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[Franklin D. Roosevelt Speech]
(1925) American
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Franklin D. Roosevelt [himself]

De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated, production; distributed by De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated. / Produced by Lee de Forest. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film sound system. / Full-sound film.

Speech.

Synopsis: A speech made for Phonofilm during Roosevelt’s gubernatorial campaign in New York state.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 15 March 2010.

References: Geduld-Birth p. 99.