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This Is Cinerama

NR19521h 55mMerian C. Cooper,Gunther von Fritsch
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Plunges you into a startling new world of entertainment"

Designed to introduce the then-new widescreen process Cinerama, audiences experience the roller coaster at Rockaways' Playland, the temple dance from Aida, Niagara Falls, a Viennese choir, the canals of Venice, a military tattoo in Edinburgh, a bullfight, and more. The film concludes with a view from the nose of a low-flying B-25 while America the Beautiful plays.

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Frequently asked questions

What is This Is Cinerama (1952) about?

Designed to introduce the then-new widescreen process Cinerama, audiences experience the roller coaster at Rockaways' Playland, the temple dance from Aida, Niagara Falls, a Viennese choir, the canals of Venice, a military tattoo in Edinburgh, a bullfight, and more. The film concludes with a view from the nose of a low-flying B-25 while America the Beautiful plays.

Who stars in This Is Cinerama?

This Is Cinerama stars Lowell Thomas (Host / Narrator). The film was directed by Merian C. Cooper.

How long is This Is Cinerama?

This Is Cinerama has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

Is This Is Cinerama worth watching?

This Is Cinerama holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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