The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
Release: 1938-11-26·Runtime: 17m·★ 6.3
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This historical featurette focuses on Caesar Rodney of Delaware who in the summer of 1776 cast the deciding vote, at the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, so that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Cast
William Orlamondas Matthew Kramer (uncredited)
Ferris Tayloras John Adams (uncredited)
Ted Osborneas Caesar Rodney
Rosella Towneas Betsy Kramer
Sidney Braceyas Congress Clerk (uncredited)
John Litelas Thomas Jefferson
Lionel Belmoreas The Innkeeper (uncredited)
Boyd Irwinas Thomas McKean (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucasas John Dickinson (uncredited)
Emmett Voganas George Reed (uncredited)
Richard Bondas Thomas Lynch Jr.
Henry Hallas John Hancock (uncredited)
Walter Walkeras Benjamin Franklin (uncredited)
Tom Chattertonas Richard Henry Lee (uncredited)
John Harronas Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
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