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