This fictionalized biography of the famed American inventor's life provided actor Don Ameche with his signature role. For years after its release, people even referred to the telephone as "an Ameche." The story begins in 1873 Boston as Bell endeavors to teach deaf people to speak in the manner invented by his father. When not teaching, Bell tinkers with his various inventions. Opportunity knocks when Bell is befriended by an aristocratic fellow (Charles Coburn) who wants Bell to help teach his daughter (Loretta Young) to ...
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This fictionalized biography of the famed American inventor's life provided actor Don Ameche with his signature role. For years after its release, people even referred to the telephone as "an Ameche." The story begins in 1873 Boston as Bell endeavors to teach deaf people to speak in the manner invented by his father. When not teaching, Bell tinkers with his various inventions. Opportunity knocks when Bell is befriended by an aristocratic fellow (Charles Coburn) who wants Bell to help teach his daughter (Loretta Young) to speak. Bell agrees and falls in love with her. It is she who inspires and encourages him to invent the telephone, while it is young Watson (Henry Fonda) who assists him. After they meet with success, the inventors must do battle in court with Western Union, the company that held the patent to the telegraph. Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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Add this copy of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Dvd (1939) to cart. $19.99, new condition, Sold by Keller Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynchburg, VA, UNITED STATES, published by Classic Reels and Broadcasts Company.
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New. Size: 0x0x0; New DVD Sealed in Plastic. This fictionalized biography of the great American inventor's life begins in 1873 Boston as Alexander Graham Bell (Don Ameche) endeavors to teach deaf people to speak in the manner invented by his father. When not teaching, Bell tinkers with his various inventions. Opportunity knocks when Bell is befriended by an aristocratic fellow (Charles Coburn) who wants Bell to help teach his deaf daughter (Loretta Young) to speak. Bell accepts the job and the two fall in love. Mabel inspires and encourages him to continue working on his telephone invention, assisted by a young Thomas Watson (Henry Fonda). After they meet with success, the inventors must do battle in court with Western Union, the rival company that held thepatent to the telegraph. Black and White; Originally released in 1939; 98 minutes. Bonus CD included: 60 minutes Lux Radio Theater performance starring Don Ameche and June Duprez.
Add this copy of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell to cart. $27.77, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corpo.
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Charles Coburn, Henry Fonda, Loretta Young, Don Ameche. New. Run time: 98. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
Add this copy of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell to cart. $29.01, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corpo.
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Charles Coburn, Henry Fonda, Loretta Young, Don Ameche. New. Run time: 98. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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