My Country 'Tis of Thee

1950 | 19 minutes | 5.0 ★ (4)

My Country 'Tis of Thee
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    My Country 'Tis of Thee is a 1950 short documentary supervised by Gordon Hollingshead. It is a panoramic view of American history from the coming of the pilgrims all the way through to 1950. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.

  • Release Date

    01 December 1950

  • DirectingGordon Hollingshead
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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