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The Thread of Life

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1960 · 53m
Documentary
Starring Frank Baxter · Mel Blanc · Don Grady
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Introduction to DNA by Frank Baxter and Bell Labs.

Theatrical
Dec 9, 1960
Director
Owen Crump
Producer
Owen Crump
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Keywords
genetics human biology
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Cast

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F
Frank Baxter
Himself
M
Mel Blanc
Ship's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
D
Don Grady
Left handed boy (uncredited)
C
Chet Huntley
Himself (opening narration) (voice) (uncredited)
C
Charles Seel
Questioner (uncredited)

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