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.
Top Cast
John Nesbitt
Narrator
Arthur Space
Charles Goodyear (uncredited)
Helen Dickson
One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Bit Part (uncredited)
Sheldon Jett
One of Goodyear's Guests (uncredited)
FAQ about The Seesaw and the Shoes
What is The Seesaw and the Shoes about?
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.
When was The Seesaw and the Shoes released?
The Seesaw and the Shoes was released in 1945.
What genres does The Seesaw and the Shoes belong to?
The Seesaw and the Shoes is categorised as Drama, Documentary, History.
Who stars in The Seesaw and the Shoes?
The cast of The Seesaw and the Shoes includes John Nesbitt, Arthur Space, Helen Dickson, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Sheldon Jett.