Tom Schuler: Cobbler Statesman

Overview

This animated Cold War film commissioned by the U.S. Information Service tells the story of a cobbler who gradually becomes interested in politics due to business challenges in the 1780s. He becomes a supporter of the new U.S. Constitution, then a delegate to his state ratifying convention. The film sketches the reasons for the Constitutional Convention, the debates in Philadelphia, and the structure of the federal government. It was created for foreign audiences.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 18, 1953

Original language

English

Production

Sketchbook Film Productions

Cast

Marvin Miller

Director

Dick Lundy

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5527078