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6.8 / 10(12 votes)IMDb19272h 24mUnited States of America

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Synopsis

In 1856, slave Eliza plans to marry George with the consent of the Shelbys, her masters, but George's owner prevents the wedding. A few years later, Eliza flees with her son, Harry, after learning the Shelbys plan to hand them over to a crooked creditor to prevent foreclosure. George also escapes and goes on the run while Eliza and Harry are captured and brought back home. Mother and son are separated as George tries to find them both.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 4, 1927

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harry A. Pollard
Screenplay & Story
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Original Title
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
2h 24m
Production Budget
$2M
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harry A. Pollard

Screenplay & Story

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Director of Photography

Charles J. Stumar, Jacob Kull

Producers

Carl Laemmle

Department Leadership Roster

Harry A. Pollard

Harry A. Pollard

Director

Charles J. Stumar

Director of Photography

Jacob Kull

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Tom's Cabin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Uncle Tom's Cabin about?

In 1856, slave Eliza plans to marry George with the consent of the Shelbys, her masters, but George's owner prevents the wedding. A few years later, Eliza flees with her son, Harry, after learning the Shelbys plan to hand them over to a crooked creditor to prevent foreclosure. George also escapes and goes on the run while Eliza and Harry are captured and brought back home. Mother and son are separated as George tries to find them both.

Who directed Uncle Tom's Cabin?

Uncle Tom's Cabin was directed by Harry A. Pollard.

Who stars in Uncle Tom's Cabin?

The principal cast of Uncle Tom's Cabin includes Margarita Fischer, James B. Lowe, Arthur Edmund Carewe, George Siegmann, Eulalie Jensen.

When was Uncle Tom's Cabin released and how long is it?

Uncle Tom's Cabin was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.