***Not released in VHS.
Length of film: 106 Minutes (Roadshow: 121 Minutes)
Rated: Not Rated
Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Tay Garnett, Paul Mantz, Andrew Marton
Starring: Lowell Thomas, Paul Mantz, Claude Dauphin
IMDB Rank: 7.4/10
Part 1 Time: 55 Minutes (Roadshow: 64 Minutes)
Part 2 Time: 51 Minutes (Roadshow: 57 Minutes )
Where does the first part end? A break in the trip around the world takes place in Israel.
Final line of dialogue on the first part: “Finally, the Mount of Olives, the scene of the ascension” Narrator (Lowell Thomas) speaks.
First line of dialogue on the second part: “Africa, dark continent of long dramatic legend.” Narrator speaks.
How jarring is it when the first part ends? None, there might be some enticement and anticipation as to what destinations will be explored next.
Which part is better? The better part of the film will be based on a viewers admiration for cultural heritage and or technological innovation. The trip begins in New York City, making stops in Egypt, Rio, Cambodia, India, Japan, China, and Israel for part one. In part two the trip continues on to Africa, Europe and finally ending in North America. Part two is heavily focused on Roman Catholic landmarks, specifically in Italy through Vatican City. Part one is given the edge due to the cultural and national landmarks captured through a birds eye view within South America, Asia and the Middle East.
Academy Awards: None
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