The John Glenn Story

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Movie
Original title The John Glenn Story
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1962
length 30 minutes
Rod
Director Michael R. Lawrence
script William L. Hendricks
production William L. Hendricks
Julian Krainin
camera Julian Krainin
cut John Caps
Michael R. Lawrence

The John Glenn Story is an American short documentary film about the astronaut John Glenn . It was directed by Michael R. Lawrence against the backdrop of Glenn's flight into space , with which he became the first American astronaut to enter Earth orbit.

Jack Webb acts as the narrator .

The film was nominated for an Oscar in 1963 for Best Documentary Short Film.

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