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