History ·War · United States of America · 1935 · 20m

The Perfect Tribute

Director

Cast

Charles 'Chic' Sale as Abraham Lincoln Oscar Apfel as Stratton (uncredited) Walter Brennan as Stone Cutter (uncredited) George Ernest as Boy, Soldier's Brother (uncredited) William Henry as Soldier (uncredited) George Irving as Man (uncredited)

Crew

Jackson Rose — Director of Photography Ruth Cummings — Writer Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews — Story

Synopsis

The day after his Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln meets a wounded Confederate soldier in a hospital. The blinded rebel, not knowing his visitor's identity, regales him with memorized lines from the speech.

Mood & Themes

usa president gettysburg address

Key Collaborators

Edward Sloman Director Jackson Rose Director of Photography Ruth Cummings Writer Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews Story

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