Movies by Edward R. Murrow

Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

His filmmaker son probes the professional and private lives of his remote but fascinating father: bandleader, composer, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott.

Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton's paintings were energetic and uncompromising. Today his works are in museums, but Benton hung them in saloons for ordinary people to appreciate.

This Is England

This Is England

Edward R. Murrow narrates Humphrey Jennings' short documentary about life in England during wartime.

Harvest of Shame

Harvest of Shame

In this CBS News production broadcast on Thanksgiving 1960, Edward R. Murrow points out the plight of migrant farm workers in America. Topics range from the harsh living conditions, endless travel, low wages, and poor opportunities for their children.

Dover

Dover

Documentary short featuring a visit by American newsman Edward R. Murrow to the English town of Dover during the Second World War.

The Night America Trembled

The Night America Trembled

A recreation and commentary on how people reacted to the radio broadcast of The War Of The Worlds in 1938. [An episode of the CBS anthology series "Studio One".]