Benjamin Franklin.

Duration: 2 reels

Year Published: 1949

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Portrays highlights in the life of Benjamin Franklin, depicting his early struggles as an apprentice, his later successes as publisher and author, his experiments in science, his growing ability as a statesman and diplomat, and his experiences as American representative to England and France. For junior and senior high school and adult groups.

Complete Record: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. Emerson Film Corp. Released by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc., c1949. 2 reels, sd., b&w, 16mm. Summary: Portrays highlights in the life of Benjamin Franklin, depicting his early struggles as an apprentice, his later successes as publisher and author, his experiments in science, his growing ability as a statesman and diplomat, and his experiences as American representative to England and France. For junior and senior high school and adult groups. Credits: Collaborator, Carl Van Doren. © Emerson Film Corp.; 27Sep49; MP4734.