The Story of Alfred Nobel

1939 | 11 minutes | 6.0 ★ (2)

The Story of Alfred Nobel
  • Overview

    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.

  • Release Date

    18 February 1939

  • DirectingJoseph M. Newman
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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