Documentary ·History · United States of America · 1940 · 11m

The Old South

The Old South poster
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Cast
Frank Whitbeck as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) George Lynn as Eli Whitney (uncredited)
Crew
Jackson Rose — Director of Photography Roy Brickner — Editor Herman Hoffman — Screenplay
Synopsis

This short film chronicles the importance of cotton to the economy and culture of America's Old South.

Mood & Themes
southern usacottonold southshort film
Key Collaborators
Fred Zinnemann Director Jackson Rose Director of Photography Roy Brickner Editor Herman Hoffman Screenplay
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