Sons of Liberty
Synopsis
Set during the American Revolution, this colorful 2 reel short tells the story of Haym Salomon, American patriot and financier of the American Revolution.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Claude Rains
Haym Salomon
Gale Sondergaard
Rachel Salomon
Donald Crisp
Alexander McDougall
Montagu Love
George Washington
Henry O'Neill
Member of Continental Congress
James Stephenson
Colonel Tillman
Al Bridge
Prisoner (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Arresting British Trooper (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Angus (uncredited)
Charles Frederick Lindsley
Narrator (uncredited)
Frank Reicher
Lyons the Storekeeper (uncredited)
Vladimir Sokoloff
Jacob (uncredited)
John Sutton
Hessian Courier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Title
- Sons of Liberty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Crane Wilbur
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sons of Liberty.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Sons of Liberty.
Academy Awards - Best Live Action Short Film Winners 1932-2025
Academy Awards winners archive (Best Live Action Short Film Winners 1932-2025)
Academy Awards: Winners
Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Similar Titles to Sons of Liberty
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.4
6.4
8.0
7.3
6.1
6.5
7.6
6.7
6.6
6.8
5.7
6.8
9.0
8.5
8.2
7.0
4.4
8.0
7.5
More Like Sons of Liberty
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sons of Liberty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sons of Liberty about?
Set during the American Revolution, this colorful 2 reel short tells the story of Haym Salomon, American patriot and financier of the American Revolution.
Who directed Sons of Liberty?
Sons of Liberty was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Sons of Liberty?
The principal cast of Sons of Liberty includes Claude Rains, Gale Sondergaard, Donald Crisp, Montagu Love, Henry O'Neill.
When was Sons of Liberty released and how long is it?
Sons of Liberty was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 20m.