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Movie poster for The Thread of Life (1960)

The Thread of Life

1960
53m
Documentary
Director: Owen Crump

Overview

Introduction to DNA by Frank Baxter and Bell Labs.

Cast

Photo of Frank Baxter as Himself

Frank Baxter

Himself

Photo of Mel Blanc as Ship's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Mel Blanc

Ship's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Photo of Don Grady as Left handed boy (uncredited)

Don Grady

Left handed boy (uncredited)

Photo of Chet Huntley as Himself (opening narration) (voice) (uncredited)

Chet Huntley

Himself (opening narration) (voice) (uncredited)

Photo of Charles Seel as Questioner (uncredited)

Charles Seel

Questioner (uncredited)

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