The Sinking of the Lusitania

1918·Movie
12min
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73/100
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6.8
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About

Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat in this propaganda piece designed to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.

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Genres
War FilmHistorical Drama
Mood
ReflectiveHauntingSomberTragicHistorical
Themes
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Plot
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Time
1910sEarly 20th Century
Place
Atlantic OceanShip's Interior
Cinematic Style
Black And White CinematographyNewsreel FootageHistorical Reenactment
Costume and Set
Period-Accurate CostumesShip's InteriorsGrand Ballrooms

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Winsor McCay
Written by:
Winsor McCay

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