The Great John Ericsson (1937)

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In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.

Director: Gustaf Edgren
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 93 min
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Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Gustaf Edgren
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great John Ericsson about?
In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.
Who directed The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson was directed by Gustaf Edgren.
Who stars in The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson stars Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström, Anders Henrikson, Sigurd Wallén, Hilda Borgström, Hasse Ekman.
How long is The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson is a Drama, History, War film.
Where was The Great John Ericsson produced?
The Great John Ericsson was produced in Sweden.