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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays

1957-10-25 · 55 min · ★ 5.7

Animation · Family

Part of acclaimed filmmaker Frank Capra's "Wonders of Life" series of science-based films (which won an Emmy Award for Best Editing) teaches kids about the power of gamma rays and radiation.

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Directors
Frank Capra, William T. Hurtz
Production companies
Frank Capra Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonThe Fiction Writer
Frank BaxterFrank BaxterDr. Research (as Dr. Frank Baxter)
Mae WestMae WestMiss Ultraviolet (voice, archive footage)

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