The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
Release: 1938-11-26·Runtime: 17m·★ 6.7
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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
John Litelas Thomas Jefferson
Ted Osborneas Caesar Rodney
Henry Hallas John Hancock (uncredited)
Boyd Irwinas Thomas McKean (uncredited)
Emmett Voganas George Reed (uncredited)
Tom Chattertonas Richard Henry Lee (uncredited)
John Harronas Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
Rosella Towneas Betsy Kramer
Lionel Belmoreas The Innkeeper (uncredited)
Ferris Tayloras John Adams (uncredited)
Richard Bondas Thomas Lynch Jr.
Sidney Braceyas Congress Clerk (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucasas John Dickinson (uncredited)
William Orlamondas Matthew Kramer (uncredited)
Walter Walkeras Benjamin Franklin (uncredited)
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