The Sinking of the Lusitania
Synopsis
Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat in this propaganda piece designed to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.
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The Sinking of the Lusitania (Winsor McCay, 1918)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Winsor McCay
- Screenplay & Story
- Winsor McCay
- Original Title
- The Sinking of the Lusitania
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Winsor McCay
Winsor McCay
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Winsor McCay
Writer
Winsor McCay
Director
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What is The Sinking of the Lusitania about?
Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat in this propaganda piece designed to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.
Who directed The Sinking of the Lusitania?
The Sinking of the Lusitania was directed by Winsor McCay.
Who stars in The Sinking of the Lusitania?
The principal cast of The Sinking of the Lusitania includes Winsor McCay.
When was The Sinking of the Lusitania released and how long is it?
The Sinking of the Lusitania was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 12m.