PENN, WILLIAM

Duration: 90min

Year Published: 1944

Creator: Bell & Howell Company

Sound: Sound

Description: Produced by Hoffberg in 1944. "A biographical picture about the life of the young William Penn, son of Admiral Penn, rich and friend of King Charles II. The film displays the courage of the wealthy young man who hated oppression so strongly that he established a colony in America with the aristocratic young woman who was his wife." Movie makers. "Should be especially helpful when studying the faith of soldiers, dealing with religious liberty, the building of a new world, our religious legacy, the foundations of our government." Film world. "Since the tonal qualities in the film vary from speakers to microphones, a projectionist should be alert to adjust volume from time to time if needed. Content: Excellent. Technical Quality: Excellent." Int. jour. of religious educ.

Complete Record: Dewey number: 921 Audience level: el-jh-sh-c-adult Format/cost: *16-sd-rent $17.50 Distributors / rental: Allied 16mm Distributors Corporation; Brandon Films, Inc $17.50; Calhoun Company; W. D. Engleman Company; Hebert Studios, Inc $17.50; Ideal Pictures Corporation $17.50; Shadow Arts Studio $17.50

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946