The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays

Directed by Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz
1957    55m[Family](/on-demand/category/family), [Animation](/on-demand/category/animation)
6.95.8
Traces, in an easy-to-follow way, the discovery of cosmic rays. You don't need rocket science to follow along with the explanations. Saw it while a Junior in HS and it spurred me to study physics in college. A rare example of good tv programming.

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Cast of The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays

  • Richard CarlsonThe Fiction Writer
  • Frank BaxterDr. Research (as Dr. Frank Baxter)
  • Mae WestMiss Ultraviolet (voice, archive footage)
  • Frank CapraDirector / Writer / Producer
  • William T. HurtzDirector
  • Jonathan LatimerWriter
  • Joseph SistromProducer
  • Shamus CulhaneProducer
  • Harold E. WellmanDirector Of Photography
  • Ellis W. CarterDirector Of Photography
  • Arthur S. Black Jr.Assistant Director
  • Ray SnyderEditor
  • Frank P. KellerEditor
  • Archie DattelbaumSound Effects
  • Raoul KraushaarMusic Supervisor
  • Nancy PittResearcher

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