| Description |
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The minutes of history series
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| System Details |
DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, dual-layer. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
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In English with English subtitles. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Carol Lee Espy. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Jay Kuntz ; original music, Gene Ort. |
| Summary |
Examines the life and career of industrialist George Westinghouse, pioneer of electric power and provider of numerous important inventions. Emphasizes Westinghouse's honesty and integrity as a businessman and possessor of wealth. |
| Note |
Special features: feature-length commentary track with writer/director Mark Bussler and Edward J. Reis; outtakes, interviews and unused footage; William H. Terbo discusses Nikola Tesla; The Westinghouse time capsule; Type-V disconnecting switches. |
| Subject |
Westinghouse, George, 1846-1914.
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Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943.
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Industrialists -- United States.
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Electric power -- History.
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Automobiles -- Shock absorbers -- History.
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Railroads -- Signaling -- History.
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Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Biographical films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Bussler, Mark.
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Bussler, Michael L.
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Espy, Carol Lee, 1957-
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Reis, Edward J.
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Terbo, William H.
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Inecom Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1592180515 |
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9781592180516 |
| Standard No. |
806213170024 |
| Music No. |
17002 Inecom Entertainment Co. |
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