The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
Summary:
This fictionalized biography of the famed American inventor's life provided actor Don Ameche with his signature role. For years after its release, people even referred to the telephone as "an Ameche." The story begins in 1873 Boston as Bell endeavors to teach deaf people to speak in the manner invented by his father. When not teaching, Bell tinkers with his various inventions... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Don Ameche - (Alexander Graham Bell)
Loretta Young - (Mabel Hubbard Bell)
Henry Fonda - (Tom Watson)
Charles Coburn - (Gardner Hubbard)
Gene Lockhart - (Thomas Sanders)
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Review:
Rarely has an actor been so identified with a role as Don Ameche is with the title character of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell. There's good reason, too. Ameche gives his finest performance as Bell, and while to some that might be damning with faint praise, most would admit that his work here is indeed superlative. What's interestin... Continue >>
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