
The Story of Alfred Nobel
Genres
Overview
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
11 min
Release Date
1939-02-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Paul Guilfoyle
Alfred Nobel (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Doctor (uncredited)
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
Mother (uncredited)
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