The Golden Twenties

This 1950 documentary film is a feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, narrated by five different personalities: Frederick Lewis Allen, Robert Q. Lewis, Elmer Davis, Red Barber, and Allen Prescott. The film takes the viewer on a journey through the decade, covering topics such as customs, cultural events, sports, politics, and historical figures like Warren G. Harding and Al Capone. Through this unique blend of existing footage and narration by experts in various fields, "The Golden Twenties" offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most iconic periods, from the creation of the League of Nations to the rise of gangsters and the stock market crash that marked the beginning of the Great Depression.