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