For Liberty and Union (1977)
At the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861, delegates from Unionist counties of northwestern Virginia decided to break away from the Confederacy and form a new government loyal to the United States that two years later would be officially recognized as the new state of West Virginia. This historical reenactment was commissioned to mark the restoration of the Wheeling Custom House -- the actual site of the delegates' conventions, featured within the film.
Director: John K. Ball
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Gary Merrill - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Dan Resin - John Carlile
- Brooks Rogers - Waitman Willey
- William Lyman - Archibald Campbell
- David Judy - Francis Pierpont
- Bob Tracey - Samuel Crane
- Marilyn Hill - Mary Crane
- Hal O'Leary - John Nicholls
- Barbara Jean Laifer - Vocalist
Screenplay
Cinematography: A.J. Lhota
Editing: John P. Kenny
Production: Larry Keating Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
statehood, american civil war, usa history
More Films by Director: John K. Ball
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For Liberty and Union about?
- At the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861, delegates from Unionist counties of northwestern Virginia decided to break away from the Confederacy and form a new government loyal to the United States that two years later would be officially recognized as the new state of West Virginia. This historical reenactment was commissioned to mark the restoration of the Wheeling Custom House -- the actual site of the delegates' conventions, featured within the film.
- Who directed For Liberty and Union?
- For Liberty and Union was directed by John K. Ball.
- Who stars in For Liberty and Union?
- For Liberty and Union stars Gary Merrill, Dan Resin, Brooks Rogers, William Lyman, David Judy, Bob Tracey.
- How long is For Liberty and Union?
- For Liberty and Union has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is For Liberty and Union?
- For Liberty and Union is a History, Drama film.
- Where was For Liberty and Union produced?
- For Liberty and Union was produced in United States of America.