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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is a 1975 documentary film directed by Philippe Mora, [4] consisting largely of newsreel footage and contemporary film clips [5] to portray the era of the Great Depression.
20th Century Fox / Constantin Film / MFG-Film / T.R.A.C. Maximilian Schell (director/screenplay); Roberto de Leonardis (screenplay); Jon Voight, Jacqueline Bisset, Martin Ritt, Robert Shaw, Helmut Qualtinger, Gabriele Ferzetti, Rita Calderoni, Norbert Schiller, Lil Dagover, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Donald Sutherland: 14 Moonrunners: United Artists
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Philippe Mora: Newsreel footage of various personages of the 1930s: Documentary: Carry On Behind: Gerald Thomas: Kenneth Williams, Elke Sommer: Comedy: Conduct Unbecoming: Michael Anderson: Michael York, Richard Attenborough: Drama: Confessions of a Pop Performer: Norman Cohen: Robin Askwith, Antony Booth: Sex ...
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime (1975) – David Puttnam was involved in this 109 minute compilation of 1930s film footage. As well as singing the title song we hear Bing's recording of " Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day) ."
In 1975 and newly married, Mora wrote and directed, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, [1] [27] [28] a documentary about the 1930s Depression consisting of a series of film clips from newsreels and photographs, Hollywood films reflecting historical events, and those about making movies as well as outtakes, trailers, and home movies.
"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" is one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression. Written by lyricist Yip Harburg and composer Jay Gorney , it was part of the 1932 musical revue Americana ; the melody is based on a Russian-Jewish lullaby.
It takes place on Oct. 11, 1975, “where a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever,” according to the film’s initial announcement.
Pages in category "Lists of American films by year" The following 140 pages are in this category, out of 140 total. ... List of American films of 1975; List of ...