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Abraham Lincoln’s Clemency
Also known as [Lincoln’s Clemency]
(1910) United States of America
B&W : One reel / 1030 feet
Directed by Theodore W. Wharton

Cast: Leopold D. Wharton

Pathé Frères Films production; distributed by Pathé Frères Films. / Released 5 November 1910. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Drama: Historical: Civil War.

Synopsis: [From Pathé promotional material] An intensely thrilling story of the Civil War, founded on fact, with all titles in verse. The greatest patriotic picture ever produced in this country, with a perfect impersonation of Lincoln. The final tableau, when President Lincoln takes the Union and Confederate flags and, rolling them together, produces the Stars and Stripes, will bring round after round of applause.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: History: USA: American Civil War (1861-1865) - Presidents: USA: Abraham Lincoln

Listing updated: 21 April 2012.

References: Pitts-Hollywood p. 5; Tarbox-Lost pp. 16, 279 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.