Elbert Hubbard: An American Original (2009)

  
Format:  Elbert Hubbard: An American Original DVD 
 
 
In 1894, American businessman Elbert Hubbard founded Roycroft, the first and most successful Arts and Crafts community in America. Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this captivating documentary explores the life and work of Hubbard and his role in the Arts and Crafts movement. While often revered as a promoter of the arts, Hubbard's personal gains from Roycroft have left many wondering whose interests he really had at heart. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
 
SKU: D13072
$22.49
Regularly $24.99
Category:
Documentary
Director:
Paul Lamont
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Liev Schreiber

Elbert Hubbard: An American Original DVD

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