Through the Centuries


60m 1933

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 1, 1933
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Cathedral Productions, Inc.
Distribution Company
Beacon Films, Inc.; State Rights
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
60m
Film Length
5,910ft (7 reels)

Synopsis

This documentary chronicles the history of the Catholic Church through the use of newsreels, footage from religious films and animated drawings. The film features the story of Jesus Christ, and contains a scene showing the meeting of the Eucharistic Congress. The film also contains footage of the Vatican and its radio station and Pope Pius XI.

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 1, 1933
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Cathedral Productions, Inc.
Distribution Company
Beacon Films, Inc.; State Rights
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
60m
Film Length
5,910ft (7 reels)

Quotes

Trivia

Notes

According to the Motion Picture Herald review, Rita C. McGoldrick, the supervisor of this film, was the president of the Federation of Catholic Alumni. Motion Picture Herald also notes that the film featured footage taken from Cecil B. DeMille's Sign of the Cross.