Movie Description
The Battle of Trafalgar
(1911)Overview
The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.
Featured Crew
- Director : J. Searle Dawley
- Writer : Edwin M. La Roche
- Cast : Sydney Booth,Herbert Prior,James Gordon,Charles Ogle,Laura Sawyer,Willis Secord
Cast
Admiral Lord Nelson
Lieutenant Prescott
Captain Hardy
The Ship's Surgeon
Lt. Prescott's Fiancée
Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Battle of Trafalgar
Status Released
Release Information
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1911-09-22
Original Language
Production CompaniesEdison Studios,Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Genres
- War
