A Call to Arms
Synopsis
Lincoln's life in the White House at the time Fort Sumter was fired upon is shown, and the many problems he was forced to face at that momentous hour are brought out with great clearness. His calm when surrounded by hot-headed advisers, each one determined that his scheme for saving the Union must be adopted, and the depth of his feeling at thought of a divided nation are clearly indicated by the action of the story and Benjamin Chapin's acting of the President.
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February 25, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Chapin
- Original Title
- A Call to Arms
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Charter Features Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Chapin
Benjamin Chapin
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Chapin
Director
Benjamin Chapin
Producer
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What is A Call to Arms about?
Lincoln's life in the White House at the time Fort Sumter was fired upon is shown, and the many problems he was forced to face at that momentous hour are brought out with great clearness. His calm when surrounded by hot-headed advisers, each one determined that his scheme for saving the Union must be adopted, and the depth of his feeling at thought of a divided nation are clearly indicated by the action of the story and Benjamin Chapin's acting of the President.
Who directed A Call to Arms?
A Call to Arms was directed by Benjamin Chapin.
Who stars in A Call to Arms?
The principal cast of A Call to Arms includes Benjamin Chapin.
When was A Call to Arms released and how long is it?
A Call to Arms was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 26m.