This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States and laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices and their impact on impoverished farmers.
Credits
The River Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Thomas Chalmers
He was 157, 67 years old when he died
|
as Narrator (Voice) |
The River Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Floyd Crosby as Cinematography. He was 38 (85) years old when He died
|
Crew |
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Leo Zochling as Editor. |
Editing |
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Lloyd Nosler as Editor. He was 37 (85) years old when He died
|
Editing |
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Pare Lorentz as Director. He was 32 (86) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Pare Lorentz as Writer. He was 32 (86) years old when He died
|
Writing |
