John Marshall / Emerson Film Corporation

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Date
1951
Main contributors
Edward S. Corwin; Emerson Film Corporation
Summary
Dramatizes key episodes in the life of this founder of American constititional law; the predisposing experiences of his boyhood, his role in the American Revolution, his career in national politics leading to appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Historical Summary:
Characterizes the founder of America constitutional law. Reveals the significant experiences of Marshall's boyhood, and traces his political career. Presets court decisions through which Chief Justice Marshall established the Supreme Court as the highest authority in determining the constitutionality of American legislation.
Contributor
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Publishers
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center; Emerson Film Corporation
Genres
Biographical; Historical; Educational
Subjects
United States--Government; Constitutional law; United States. Supreme Court; Chief justices
Collection
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
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: 7827723; Other: GR00382611; MDPI Barcode: 40000003424746

Access Restrictions

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