Henry Wadsworth Longfellow / Emerson Film Corporation

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Date
1949
Main contributors
Howard M. Jones; The Emerson Film Corporation
Summary
Portrays representative events in the life of Longfellow, describing his early love for poetry and his growth as a teacher, scholar, and poet. Interposes selections from his poems and depicts incidents which inspired him to write several of his best known works.

Historical Summary:
Outlines the life story of Longfellow. Presents his travels and studies abroad and his life as a revered Harvard professor. Quotes lines from his most memorable poems, with scenes for the background. Stresses Longfellow's position in literature and his great contributions to children's literature.
Contributor
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Publishers
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center; Emerson Film Corporation
Genre
Biographical
Subjects
Biography; Poetry
Collection
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Physical Description
1 film reel (22 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
Notes

Local Note

Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.

Statement of Responsibility

Emerson Film Corporation
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7827705; Other: GR00382599; MDPI Barcode: 40000003424530

Access Restrictions

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