Movie Description

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

(1918)

Overview

When Kentucky plantation owner George Shelby is forced to sell several of his slaves, one of them, Eliza Harris, escapes across the icy Ohio River with her child. Kindly old Uncle Tom, however, is sold to a Southern slave trader and begins his voyage down the Mississippi River. During the trip, he rescues little Eva St. Clair from the river, and out of gratitude, the girl's father buys him.

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Facts

Original TitleUncle Tom's Cabin

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1918-07-15

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 50m

Production CompaniesFamous Players-Lasky Corporation

Genres

  • Drama