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Uncommon Friends of the 20th Century is a 1999 documentary film about Florida businessman James D. Newton and the relationships he enjoyed with five key historic figures: Thomas A. Edison, Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Alexis Carrel.
Uncommon Friends of the Twentieth Century: Directed by John Biffar. With Walter Cronkite, James Newton. "Uncommon Friends of the Twentieth Century" is a documentary about the lifetime of friendships of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, Charles Lindbergh and James Newton.
- John Biffar
- Walter Cronkite, James Newton
- Documentary
- Walter Cronkite, James Newton
Celebrating the life of Jim and Ellie Newton, a Florida couple whose chance introduction to Thomas Edison in the early part of the century led to close friendships with some of the most important and controversial figures of the past 100 years, including Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone,a nd Charles...
Narrated by Walter Cronkite, a peculiar documentary titled ''Uncommon Friends of the 20th Century'' is built on the relationships of a Zelig-like Floridian named Jim Newton...
Apr 30, 2012 · This is Dreamtime Entertainment's documentary on the remarkable life of James Newton and his friendship with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Charles Lindbergh.
- 1 min
- 431
- Dreamtime Entertainment Digital
"Uncommon Friends of the Twentieth Century" is a documentary about the lifetime of friendships of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, Charles...
Uncommon Friends of the 20th Century is a 1999 documentary film about Florida businessman James D. Newton and the relationships he enjoyed with five key historic figures: Thomas A. Edison, Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Alexis Carrel.
