John Marshall

Duration: 22 0:17:42

Genre: Educational

Creator: Encyclopedia Britanica Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: A portrait of John Marshall, founder of American constitutional law. Recalls his boyhood experiences, his role in the American revolution and his work as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Tells how he advanced the principle of judicial review., 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.

Complete Record: A portrait of John Marshall, founder of American constitutional law. Recalls his boyhood experiences, his role in the American revolution and his work as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Tells how he advanced the principle of judicial review., 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., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.