The Man in the Barn
Synopsis
After John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, he escaped to Maryland and was discovered hiding in a barn. After he refused to surrender, the barn was set afire and Booth died in the blaze. However, in 1903 a Mr. David E. George, while on his deathbed in Enid, Oklahoma, claimed to be John Wilkes Booth. This MGM An Historical Mystery series short presents evidence of the possibility that Mr. George's claim was true.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Cox
- Original Title
- The Man in the Barn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Morgan Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Morgan Cox
Screenplay
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What is The Man in the Barn about?
After John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, he escaped to Maryland and was discovered hiding in a barn. After he refused to surrender, the barn was set afire and Booth died in the blaze. However, in 1903 a Mr. David E. George, while on his deathbed in Enid, Oklahoma, claimed to be John Wilkes Booth. This MGM An Historical Mystery series short presents evidence of the possibility that Mr. George's claim was true.
Who directed The Man in the Barn?
The Man in the Barn was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Man in the Barn?
The principal cast of The Man in the Barn includes Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson, Virginia Brissac, Philo McCullough.
When was The Man in the Barn released and how long is it?
The Man in the Barn was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 11m.