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Anatomy of an Accident
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Anatomy of an Accident

1961-01-01 · 27 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

A Jerry Fairbanks and Bell System production, “Anatomy of an Accident” is a 1961 driver's education film in technicolor focusing on defensive driving told through a scripted story centered around a family outing that came to a tragic end.

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Directors
LeRoy Prinz
Production companies
Bell System, Jerry Fairbanks Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David WayneDavid WayneJohn Avery
Phyllis AveryPhyllis AveryHelen Avery
Ricky KelmanRicky KelmanTommy
Ilana DowdingKathy
Irene TedrowIrene TedrowMinerva Todd
Edith EvansonEdith EvansonCarrie Tibbles
Robert KarnesRobert KarnesWoody

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