The Heart of Lincoln
Synopsis
During the Civil War, a young man joins the Union army. His sweetheart's brother, on the other hand, joins the Confederate forces. During a battle the Confederate is captured and brought to the young Union officer, who recognizes him, and later allows him to escape. For that action he is tried for treason, convicted and sentenced to hang. All that remains now is for President Abraham Lincoln to sign his death warrant.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Cunard
- Original Title
- The Heart of Lincoln
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of Lincoln
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What is The Heart of Lincoln about?
During the Civil War, a young man joins the Union army. His sweetheart's brother, on the other hand, joins the Confederate forces. During a battle the Confederate is captured and brought to the young Union officer, who recognizes him, and later allows him to escape. For that action he is tried for treason, convicted and sentenced to hang. All that remains now is for President Abraham Lincoln to sign his death warrant.
Who directed The Heart of Lincoln?
The Heart of Lincoln was directed by Francis Ford.
Who stars in The Heart of Lincoln?
The principal cast of The Heart of Lincoln includes Francis Ford, Grace Cunard, William Quinn, Elmer Morrow, Lew Short.
When was The Heart of Lincoln released and how long is it?
The Heart of Lincoln was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heart of Lincoln?
The Heart of Lincoln holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).