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'Fundamentalism' v 'Evolution'
"Head-on train smash staged at 'Monkeyville' to typify clash in U.S.A. between adherents of Bible and followers of Darwin. All America is watching the blaze of conflict between Science and the Scriptures..."
This still topical film was made around the time of the Scopes 'Monkey' trial in USA and features a close-up of Fundamentalist W.J. Bryan.
UK 1925
Produced by the Topical Film Company
c. 1 min. Black and white
Produced by the Topical Film Company
c. 1 min. Black and white
Keywords: Fundamentalism, creationism, evolution theory, Darwinism, train crash, train wreck, steam train
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