"Martyrs of the Alamo" (1915)
THE MARTYRS OF THE ALAMO
The earliest surviving Alamo film, produced in 1915 by American film pioneer D.W. Griffith, Martyrs of the Alamois truly a rare cinematic treat.
Telling the tale of the courageous American stand against oppression and tyranny, with its impressive sets, wonderful battle scenes, and expressive performances, Martyrssurpasses the expectations implied by the words "epic filmmaking."
Witness the birth of Texas and get the true meaning to the immortal words, "Remember the Alamo," with this rare and thrilling cinematic treasure. (1915 • 72 Min. • B/W)
From imbd.com: The story of the defense of the mission-turned-fortress by 185 Texans against an overwhelming Mexican army in 1836.
Credited cast:Sam De Grasse...Silent SmithAllan Sears...David Crockett (as A.D. Sears)Walter Long...Santa AnnaAlfred Paget...James BowieFred Burns...Captain DickinsonJohn T. Dillon...Colonel Travis (as John Dillon)Douglas FairbanksJuanita Hansen...Old Soldier's DaughterOra Carew...Mrs. DickinsonTom Wilson...Sam HoustonAugustus Carney...Old Soldier
rest of cast listed alphabetically:Joseph BelmontBetty MarshJack Prescott
Director: Christy CabanneWriters:Christy Cabanne Theodosia Harris (novel)Release Date:21 November 1915 (USA)
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