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The Declaration of Independence poster

The Declaration of Independence Cast & Characters

The Declaration of Independence (1938) stars John Litel as Thomas Jefferson, Ted Osborne as Caesar Rodney and Rosella Towne as Betsy Kramer. The drama movie was released November 26, 1938. Below is the full cast and crew.

1938 · 17m 67 Audience
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Starring Cast
J
John Litel
Thomas Jefferson
T
Ted Osborne
Caesar Rodney
R
Rosella Towne
Betsy Kramer
R
Richard Bond
Thomas Lynch Jr.
O
Owen King
Edward Rutledge
L
Lionel Belmore
The Innkeeper (uncredited)
Key crew
Director
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Charles L. Tedford
Music
Howard Jackson
Cinematography
W. Howard Greene
Editor
Everett Dodd
Costume design
Milo Anderson

Full cast

19 cast members

Crew by department

8 crew members

Writing

Charles L. Tedford
Screenplay