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[John W. Davis]
(1924) American
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: John W. Davis [himself]

De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated, production; distributed by De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film sound system. / [?] This film may feature more than Davis, or there was a separate film (mentioned in The New York Times, reference: Abramson-NYTimes-1 p. 212) with John W. Davis, President Calvin Coolidge and Robert M. La Follette all appearing in the film. / Full-sound film.

Speech.

Synopsis: Speech by Democratic candidate Davis.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 13 May 2010.

References: Geduld-Birth p. 99.