One Third of a Nation is a 1939 American social drama about the desperate living conditions in a crumbling New York City tenement building. After a tragic fire kills a young woman, the residents — struggling with poverty, overcrowding, and dangerous neglect by the landlord — begin to fight back against the exploitative slum conditions. The story follows their personal struggles and the growing movement for better housing reform.
The film is a powerful, socially conscious drama typical of late-1930s “problem pictures,” highlighting urban poverty, inequality, and the fight for decent living conditions during the Great Depression.
It stars Sylvia Sidney, Leif Erickson, Hiram Sherman, and Myron McCormick.
What You’re Buying:
You will receive a printed DVD disc containing the full feature film. These films are public domain classics, meaning they are free from copyright restrictions.
Important Notes:
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Many of these films are over 70 years old, so while they are watchable, they are not HD quality.
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All films are black and white.
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Sound is intact but there are no subtitles included.
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Region Free (0): plays on laptops, PCs, and most DVD players worldwide.
- We will send PAL or NTSC depending on the destination country. We will send the correct format for the destination country.
- The disc is supplied in a clear plastic sleeve. Hard cases are not included.
Why Buy From Us:
We take care to provide clean, playable discs of classic cinema. Perfect for film buffs, collectors, or anyone looking to explore cinema history.
All UK orders are sent free of charge via Royal Mail 2nd class
International orders: The shipping for the first item is quite expensive because all orders are sent fully tracked, Worldwide. If you add multiple items to your shopping basket before check out, you will benefit from automatic shipping discounts based on the quantity!
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