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The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945)

This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.

Released: May 05, 1945

Runtime: 11 minutes

Genre: Drama, Documentary, History

Stars: John Nesbitt, Arthur Space, Helen Dickson, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Sheldon Jett

Crew: Rosemary Foster (Writer), Douglas Foster (Director)

The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945)

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