The Seesaw and the Shoes

The Seesaw and the Shoes

This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.

Overview

Release Date
May 5, 1945
Original Title
The Seesaw and the Shoes
Runtime
11 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America