This Is Cinerama (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, This Is Cinerama is a documentary film directed by Merian C. Cooper, running about 115 minutes. “Plunges you into a startling new world of entertainment” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is Cinerama is a 1952 full-length film designed to introduce the then-new widescreen process Cinerama, which broadens the aspect ratio so the viewer's peripheral vision is involved. This is Cinerama premiered on 30 September 1952 at the New York Broadway theatre, in New York City. The film includes scenes of the roller coaster from Rockaways' Playland, then moves on to a scene of the temple dance from Aida, views of Niagara Falls, a Viennese choir, scenes of the canals of Venice, a military tattoo in Edinburgh, a bullfight, more from Aida, a sound demonstration in stereo, scenes from the amusement park in Cypress Gardens, Florida for a water skiing sequence, and the playing of America the Beautiful as scenes are shown from the nose of a low flying B-25.
Who’s in it. This Is Cinerama stars Lowell Thomas as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, This Is Cinerama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is Cinerama page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is Cinerama (1952)?
- In US, This Is Cinerama is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is Cinerama worth watching?
- This Is Cinerama holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is Cinerama?
- This Is Cinerama stars Lowell Thomas.
- When was This Is Cinerama released?
- This Is Cinerama was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.