Film

History Brought to Life

1950 · 9m

IMDb

5.3

This short turns the spotlight on studio research departments. They are responsible for assuring that the sets, costumes, and props are as accurate as possible for the period in which the film takes place. This includes a broad range of subjects, such as Biblical epics, historical novels, biographies of the famous and not-so-famous, and contemporary drama. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with MoMA Department of Film and Media, in 2012.

• Jerry HopperDirector

Release date

March 13, 1950

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

9m

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