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
Bert Stevensas Ratification Meeting Member (uncredited)
Sidney Braceyas Congress Clerk (uncredited)
William Orlamondas Matthew Kramer (uncredited)
Emmett Voganas George Reed (uncredited)
Walter Walkeras Benjamin Franklin (uncredited)
Richard Bondas Thomas Lynch Jr.
Tom Chattertonas Richard Henry Lee (uncredited)
Henry Hallas John Hancock (uncredited)
Ferris Tayloras John Adams (uncredited)
Ted Osborneas Caesar Rodney
Rosella Towneas Betsy Kramer
Lionel Belmoreas The Innkeeper (uncredited)
John Harronas Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucasas John Dickinson (uncredited)
John Litelas Thomas Jefferson
Boyd Irwinas Thomas McKean (uncredited)
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