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A Chapter from the Life of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
(1920) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

National Association of the Deaf production. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / This film was a scene from an unfinished play about Thomas Gallaudet and his efforts on behalf of the deaf.

Performance.

Synopsis: In a scene performed in sign language, Edward Gallaudet discusses his future in society as a deaf person with his mother and father, Thomas.

Survival status: Print exists [16mm reduction positive].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Deaf persons - Sign language

Listing updated: 8 April 2012.

References: Schuchman-Hollywood p. 153.