Decade for Decision

Movie·1957·0h 15m

Decade for Decision

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

Short news featurette produced by Pathe-RKO after the Russians launched the first orbiting satellite, Sputnik. It is a patriotic 'call to arms' from the threat posed by this and the need for Americans to spend more on education in general and a college education in particular. A visit to the University of Buffalo highlights its science programs and the need for more graduates from all technical disciplines if America is to rise to the challenge. It bemoans the fact the PhDs earn less than a mechanic and the need to re-order priorities.

Written By

Ardis Smith

Producer

Jay Bonafield

Themes

universityspace racecold war propagandavalue of educationbuffalo, new yorkshort filmcollege in united statescorporate documentaryhigher educationgovernment propagandauniversity of buffalo

Production House

RKO Radio Pictures

Audience Score

70%

2 votes

Skip10%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection29%

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// cast

Cast

Dwight Weist

Dwight Weist

Narrator (voice)

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Crew

Ardis Smith

Writer

Jay Bonafield

Producer

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