The Man in the Barn (1937)
After John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, he escaped to Maryland and was discovered hiding in a barn. After he refused to surrender, the barn was set afire and Booth died in the blaze. However, in 1903 a Mr. David E. George, while on his deathbed in Enid, Oklahoma, claimed to be John Wilkes Booth. This MGM An Historical Mystery series short presents evidence of the possibility that Mr. George's claim was true.
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: History, Mystery, Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: November 20, 1937
Cast
- Carey Wilson - Narrator (voice)
- Ernie Adams - Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
- Erville Alderson - Farmer (uncredited)
- Virginia Brissac - Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
- Philo McCullough - Theatre Manager (uncredited)
- Douglas Wood - Army Officer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Morgan Cox (Screenplay)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
conspiracy theory, abraham lincoln, deathbed claim
More Films by Director: Jacques Tourneur
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man in the Barn about?
- After John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, he escaped to Maryland and was discovered hiding in a barn. After he refused to surrender, the barn was set afire and Booth died in the blaze. However, in 1903 a Mr. David E. George, while on his deathbed in Enid, Oklahoma, claimed to be John Wilkes Booth. This MGM An Historical Mystery series short presents evidence of the possibility that Mr. George's claim was true.
- Who directed The Man in the Barn?
- The Man in the Barn was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
- Who stars in The Man in the Barn?
- The Man in the Barn stars Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson, Virginia Brissac, Philo McCullough, Douglas Wood.
- How long is The Man in the Barn?
- The Man in the Barn has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Man in the Barn?
- The Man in the Barn is a History, Mystery, Documentary film.
- Where was The Man in the Barn produced?
- The Man in the Barn was produced in United States of America.