The Seesaw and the Shoes

1945Directed by Douglas Foster

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Released: May 5, 1945
Runtime: 11m

About The Seesaw and the Shoes

Drama
Documentary
History

Synopsis

This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.

Director: Douglas Foster
Writer: Rosemary Foster

Principal cast

In billing order

John NesbittNarrator
Arthur SpaceCharles Goodyear (uncredited)
Helen DicksonOne of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Bit Part (uncredited)
Sheldon JettOne of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)

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