The River
Feb 04, 1938 · 31m
Director
Pare LorentzOverview
This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States and laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices and their impact on impoverished farmers.
Cast of The River
Crew of The River
Pare LorentzDirector, Writer
Virgil ThomsonOriginal Music Composer- Stacy WoodardDirector of Photography
Willard Van DykeDirector of Photography
Floyd CrosbyDirector of Photography- Lloyd NoslerEditor
- Leo ZochlingEditor
- Henry BrantOrchestrator
- Albert DillingerSound
- Alexander SmallensConductor
- A.A. MerceyResearcher
About The River
What is The River about?
This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States and laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices and their impact on impoverished farmers.
When was The River released?
The River was released on February 4, 1938.
Where can I watch The River?
The River is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The River?
The River runs 31 minutes.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Pare Lorentz.
Who is in the cast of The River?
The cast of The River includes Thomas Chalmers (Narrator (Voice)).