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Lincoln, the Man of the People
(1923) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Edwin Markham [himself]

De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated, production; distributed by De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / Full-sound film.

Performance.

Synopsis: Markham reads his poem, “Lincoln, the Man of the People.”

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film - USA: Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

Listing updated: 13 May 2010.

References: Geduld-Birth p. 97.