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A Film for the Family: Christopher Columbus

BBC One
on BBC One London

Feature films selected for the occasion- at home with the family-this week starring Fredric March with Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan

The dramatic story of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. Fredric March and his wife, Florence Eldridge, came to Britain specially to star in this lavishly-produced Technicolor production.

Contributors

Director:
David MacDonald
Producer:
A. Frank Bundy
Christopher Columbus:
Fredric March
Queen Isabella:
Florence Eldridge
Francisco de Bobadilla:
Francis L. Sullivan
Beatriz:
Kathleen Ryan
Diego de Arana:
Derek Bond
Beatriz de Peraza:
Linden Travers
Source: Radio Times

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