Merrily We Roll Along: The Early Days of the Automobile (TV 1961)

This historical documentary covers the development of the automobile and roadways from about 1900 to 1939. Narrated by Groucho Marx we see how the horseless carriage supplanted the horse ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert L. Bendick

Writer:

Philip H. Reisman Jr.

Stars:

Groucho Marx

Cast

Cast overview:
Groucho Marx	...	Himself

Storyline

This historical documentary covers the development of the automobile and roadways from about 1900 to 1939. Narrated by Groucho Marx we see how the horseless carriage supplanted the horse and streetcar in American life. Vintage photos and video as well as reenactments of daily life with electric, internal combustion and steam automobiles and the rutted, muddy roads that began to snake out from city to country. Groucho Marx make use of his wit to bring into the light that period of Americana.

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Genres:

History

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 1961 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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