The Thread of Life (1960) - Complete Movie Summary & Analysis

Plot Summary

Introduction to DNA by Frank Baxter and Bell Labs.

Movie Details

Original Title: The Thread of Life
Status: released
Original Language: en

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Cast

Frank Baxter as Himself

Frank Baxter

Himself

Mel Blanc as Ship's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Mel Blanc

Ship's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Don Grady as Left handed boy (uncredited)

Don Grady

Left handed boy (uncredited)

Chet Huntley as Himself (opening narration) (voice) (uncredited)

Chet Huntley

Himself (opening narration) (voice) (uncredited)

Charles Seel as Questioner (uncredited)

Charles Seel

Questioner (uncredited)

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

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