
Clues to Adventure
1949-04-11 · 11 min · ★ 7.3
This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and prohibition of the infliction of cruel and unusual punishments - in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
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- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Mary GordonWoman Reading Newspaper (archive footage) (uncredited)
John HubbardMan in Zenger's Shop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Victor KilianJohn Peter Zenger (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael MarkFisherman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leonard MudieTownsman (archive footage) (uncredited)
Leonard PennLouis XIV (archive footage) (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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