The Battle Hymn of the Republic

This patriotic and historic picture portrays the writing of the famous national hymn by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. In the early part of the Civil War President Lincoln was very much discouraged at the lack of enthusiasm and the tardiness with which the people answered the call for volunteers to join the army.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

13 minutes

Year:

1911

Director:

Laurence Trimble

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Company:

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast:

Abraham Lincoln

Jesus Christ

Crew:

Writer

Director

Director