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Give Me Liberty (S) (S)

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Original title

Give Me Liberty

Year

1936

Running time

22 min.

Country

United States

Director

B. Reeves Eason

Screenwriter

Forrest Barnes

Cast

Music

Jack Scholl, M.K. Jerome

Cinematography

W. Howard Greene

Producer

Warner Bros.

Genre

Drama | Short Film. Historical. 18th Century

Synopsis

George Washington tries to encourage gifted orator Patrick Henry to use his considerable powers to argue the case for colonial independence before the Virginia House of Burgesses, but the lawmaker's promise to his wife initially deters him. When the political climate changes, she eventually gives her consent, and Henry delivers his rousing "Give Me Liberty" speech to an enthusiastic legislature.

Awards: 1937: Academy Award: Best Short Subject Color.

1936: Academy Awards (Oscars): Best Short Film.

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Give Me Liberty (S) (S)

1936

B. Reeves Eason