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- This 1957 American fantasy film is based on the nonfiction book The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon, and is notable mostly for its campiness, and for featuring an ensemble of notable Hollywood performers in the last years of their careers.
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Filming started on November 12, 1956. As with Allen's two previous films, The Story of Mankind features vast amounts of stock footage. Battle and action scenes culled from previous Warner Bros. costume films (such as Howard Hawks' 1955 epic Land of the Pharaohs) were coupled with cheaply shot closeups of actors on much smaller sets.
The Story of Mankind: Directed by Irwin Allen. With Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx. The Devil and the Spirit of Man argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.
- (1.6K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- Irwin Allen
- 1957-11-08
17 hours ago · The Story of Mankind is a book written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon. It was published in 1921. It was published in 1921. In 1922, it was awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature .
- Hendrik Willem van Loon
- 1921
1957. Directed by Irwin Allen. The whole story of men and their women from Creation to now! The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
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- Cambridge Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Irwin Allen
The Story of Mankind. NEW. The Spirit of Man (Ronald Colman) debates history with the devil (Vincent Price) before a court of fate, because of the hydrogen bomb. Rated: 1.5/5 • Dec 2, 2010.
- (26)
- Irwin Allen
- Ken Hanke
- Ronald Colman
With man's invention of the 'Super H-Bomb', an other-worldly court sits in judgment as to whether mankind should be saved from itself or simply be destroyed by its own hand. Representing the argument in favor of destruction is Mr. Scratch, the Devil, while man is represented by the Spirit of Man.
The Story of Mankind is a 1957 American dark fantasy film, loosely based on the nonfiction book The Story of Mankind (1921) by Hendrik Willem van Loon. The film was directed and coproduced by Irwin Allen and released by Warner Bros.
