The McGurk Way
Genres
Overview
At the dedication of a new road sign, Dan McGurk tells the story of his forebears and how they helped transform rutted dirt roads into the modern highways of today. He speaks of the benefits of the trucking industry and how it depends on the nation's roadways, and he rails against regulations that make the industry less efficient and profitable. After recounting the amounts the trucking industry pays in taxes, he watches the unveiling of the sign naming the highway The McGurk Way.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
28 min
Release Date
1952-02-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Ward Bond
Dan McGurk 4th
Emory Parnell
Dan McGurk Sr.
John Hamilton
Speaker
Wade Hamilton
Dan McGurk 3rd
James Parnell
Dan McGurk Jr
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