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The Seesaw and the Shoes
The Seesaw and the Shoes

The Seesaw and the Shoes

DramaDocumentaryHistory
May 5, 19450h 11m6.5 / 10
Overview

This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.

Director
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Douglas Foster
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
John Nesbitt
John NesbittNarrator
Arthur Space
Arthur SpaceCharles Goodyear (uncredited)
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Helen DicksonOne of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Bit Part (uncredited)
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Sheldon JettOne of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)