Under Southern Stars (1937)
Set in the springtime of 1863 in Chancellorsville, Virginia during the War Between the States, this colorful short profiles the heroic Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson the night before he would meet his fate in battle.
Director: Nick Grindé
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: February 20, 1937
Cast
- Fred Lawrence - George Wilbert
- Jane Bryan - Arlene
- Fritz Leiber - Stonewall Jackson
- Gordon Hart - Major Hawks
- John Sheehan - Number Thirteen
- Wayne Morris - Dallas
- Pierre Watkin - Robert E. Lee
- Olive Tell - Mrs. Jackson
- Myrtle Stedman - Arlene's Mother
Screenplay
- Forrest Barnes (Story)
- Forrest Barnes (Screenplay)
Cinematography: W. Howard Greene
Editing: Frank DeWar
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, World War I and Trench Warfare, American Civil War: Divided States, World War I: The Trench Ordeal
Keywords
dance, general, courier, soldier, battle, american civil war, stonewall jackson, friendly fire, battle strategy, water wheel
More Films by Director: Nick Grindé
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under Southern Stars about?
- Set in the springtime of 1863 in Chancellorsville, Virginia during the War Between the States, this colorful short profiles the heroic Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson the night before he would meet his fate in battle.
- Who directed Under Southern Stars?
- Under Southern Stars was directed by Nick Grindé.
- Who stars in Under Southern Stars?
- Under Southern Stars stars Fred Lawrence, Jane Bryan, Fritz Leiber, Gordon Hart, John Sheehan, Wayne Morris.
- How long is Under Southern Stars?
- Under Southern Stars has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Under Southern Stars?
- Under Southern Stars is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was Under Southern Stars produced?
- Under Southern Stars was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Under Southern Stars?
- The themes of Under Southern Stars include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, World War I and Trench Warfare, American Civil War: Divided States, World War I: The Trench Ordeal.