Poster of The Old South

The Old South

Plot: This short film chronicles the importance of cotton to the economy and culture of America's Old South.
Release Date: Saturday, January 20 1940
85 years ago
Genres: Documentary, History
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Cast

Portrait of Frank WhitbeckFrank Whitbeck. Frank Whitbeck was 57 in The Old South as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 17 1882 –
Died: Mon, Dec 23 1963
Portrait of George LynnGeorge Lynn. George Lynn was 33 in The Old South as 'Eli Whitney (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 28 1906 –
Died: Thu, Dec 03 1964

Crew

Portrait of Fred ZinnemannFred Zinnemann. Fred Zinnemann was 32 in The Old South as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 29 1907 –
Died: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Portrait of Jackson RoseJackson Rose. Jackson Rose was 53 in The Old South as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, Oct 29 1886 –
Died: Sun, Sep 23 1956
Portrait of Herman HoffmanHerman Hoffman. Herman Hoffman was 30 in The Old South as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 29 1909 –
Died: Sun, Mar 26 1989
Portrait of Roy BricknerRoy Brickner. Roy Brickner was 36 in The Old South as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 03 1904 –
Died: Fri, Jan 13 1984
Portrait of Daniele AmfitheatrofDaniele Amfitheatrof. Daniele Amfitheatrof was 38 in The Old South as 'Music'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 29 1901 –
Died: Tue, Jun 07 1983