Dwight Weist
Date of birth: 1910-01-16
Place of birth: Palo Alto, California, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: The Man of a Thousand Voices
Biography
Dwight Weist, Jr. (January 16, 1910 - July 16, 1991) was an actor and announcer in the era of old-time radio.
Movie Credits
Nine 1/2 Weeks
1986-02-09
An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal a
Stardust
1938-12-12
Songwriter Benny Davis goes through an elaborate buildup before he is allowed to sing a collection o
Magic Movie Moments
1953-12-26
A Warner Brothers Vitaphone Variety narrated short film highlighting the 1928 biblical tale of "Noah
The Big Party
1947-01-01
A short film about Mardi Gras in New Orleans from the point of view of those who make Carnival happe
Born to Fight
1956-10-12
A showcase of bullfighting in Portugal, explaining how the country's version of the sport differs fr
Passport to Nowhere
1947-01-01
1947 short film that was nominated for an Oscar in the category "Best Documentary, Short Subjects"
When the Talkies Were Young
1955-04-29
Warner Brothers looks back to the early days of talking pictures. Dwight Weist narrates film clips f
Zelig
1983-07-15
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity
Forgotten Island
1947-04-03
Decade for Decision
1957-12-31
Short news featurette produced by Pathe-RKO after the Russians launched the first orbiting satellite
Gadgets Galore
1955-07-30
This Warner Bros. short reviews in an often humorous way the impact of the automobile on the United
The Camps of Death
1983-01-01
Human torture. Factories of death. War atrocities. The crimes that haunt the pagse of history are ch
I Never Forget a Face
1956-04-28
This Warner Bros. vignette features short snippets about well known people. It includes presidential
The Friendship Train
1948-01-01
This short film details the history of the 'Friendship Train', created, following the end of World W
The Name of the Rose
1986-09-24
14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to f
The Future Is Now
1955-09-09
This short goes inside government research laboratories to showcase some of the products that will b
Blaze Busters
1950-12-30
A documentary about firemen and some of the spectacular blazes they fight.
Golden Glamour
1955-10-14
This short film looks at the history of gold, and how the less expensive gold filled process is used
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957-12-26
A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Will Rogers, Laurel and Hardy, and
Radio Days
1987-01-30
The Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York
For Your Convenience
1939-05-20
In this short film's four segments, "Bowery Beautician", "Chutes", "Home Brew", and "Girth Control",
Cavalcade of Girls
1950-08-12
A look at the women of 1900 to 1950. Ladies accomplishments through the years, shown with rare foot
Girls in White
1947-12-10
This edition of the series, Volume 7, Number 2, examines the concerns in the medical profession rega
Whistle in the Night
1947-07-30
A look at post-war American railroads during their conversion to peace, operating under the handicap
Germany Today
1947-07-15
This video is about the four victors of the war in Europe occupying Germany. The video shows a deva
This Is America: The Great Lakes
1946-11-09
A travelogue showcasing the Great Lakes region of the Midwestern United States, featuring the many i
They Were Champions
1954-01-23
"Classic Of The Screen" (Vitaphone #2341-A) features shots of famous boxers John L. Sullivan, Jim Co
When Sports Were King
1954-06-01
a short film by Robert Youngson