The Thread of Life
1960, English. Directed by Owen Crump.
Introduction to DNA by Frank Baxter and Bell Labs.
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- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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The Bell System Science Series
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- Released
- 9 December 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rowland Barber
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The Thread of Life: quick answers
What should I watch before The Thread of Life?
Watch The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957), The Unchained Goddess (1958), Gateways to the Mind (1958), and The Alphabet Conspiracy (1959) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Thread of Life?
Next in the series: About Time (1962) and The Restless Sea (1964).
Is The Thread of Life worth watching?
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How long is The Thread of Life?
The Thread of Life runs 53 minutes (0h 53m).
Does The Thread of Life have a post-credits scene?
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The Thread of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Thread of Life on?
The Thread of Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 December 1960. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thread of Life?
If you liked The Thread of Life, try Come See Me in the Good Light, For the Love of Spock, No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad.
Who directed The Thread of Life?
The Thread of Life (1960) was directed by Owen Crump and stars Frank Baxter, Mel Blanc, Don Grady.