Brother Can You Spare a Dime


1h 50m 1975

Brief Synopsis

Newsclips from the 1930s document the decade of The Great Depression. Relevant films and music from the period are also included, and the desperate times are eventually contrasted with the mid-1970s when the film was made.

Film Details

Also Known As
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1975

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Synopsis

Newsclips from the 1930s document the decade of The Great Depression. Relevant films and music from the period are also included, and the desperate times are eventually contrasted with the mid-1970s when the film was made.

Film Details

Also Known As
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1975

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1975

Released in United States March 1975

film extract "Wild Boys of the Road"

film extract "I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang"

film extract "Gold Diggers of 1933"

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1975

Released in United States March 1975 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition March 13-26, 1975.)