Give Me Liberty
“The Most Inspiring and Important Short In Recent Years”
Synopsis
Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.
Top Cast
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John Litel
Patrick Henry
Nedda Harrigan
Doxie Henry
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Capt. Milton
Robert Warwick
George Washington
George Irving
Thomas Jefferson
Boyd Irwin
British Commissioner
Gordon Hart
Anti-Rebel Delegate Speaker
Myrtle Stedman
Martha Washington
Ted Osborne
Randolph Peyton
Jesse Graves
Washington's Servant Moses (uncredited)
Wade Lane
Judge (uncredited)
Charles Frederick Lindsley
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
His Excellency Permitting Henry's Arrest (uncredited)
Jack Mower
Gentleman (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Frontiersman (uncredited)
William Worthington
Pendleton (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Barnes
- Original Score
- M.K. Jerome
- Original Title
- Give Me Liberty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
Forrest Barnes, Jack Scholl
M.K. Jerome
W. Howard Greene
Louis Hesse
Department Leadership Roster
B. Reeves Eason
Director
Forrest Barnes
Screenplay
M.K. Jerome
Original Music Composer
Louis Hesse
Editor
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Give Me Liberty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Give Me Liberty about?
Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.
Who directed Give Me Liberty?
Give Me Liberty was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in Give Me Liberty?
The principal cast of Give Me Liberty includes John Litel, Nedda Harrigan, Carlyle Moore Jr., Robert Warwick, George Irving.
When was Give Me Liberty released and how long is it?
Give Me Liberty was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Give Me Liberty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Give Me Liberty was composed by M.K. Jerome.