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Popular Science L-8-5
Popular Science L-8-5
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  2. Popular Science L-8-5

Popular Science L-8-5

1949
8m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1949

Runtime

8m

Storyline

"What's New in the World of Today and Tomorrow!"

Gigantic machine combs beach in southern California and retrieves articles lost in sand; synthetic gems made by new chemical process; aviation school holds classes in grounded transport plane; how seaweed is processed for scientific use.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
8m
Jun 17, 1949
Languages
English
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Gayne Whitman

Gayne Whitman

Self (Voice)

George Sperti

Self

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