The Perfect Tribute
Synopsis
The day after his Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln meets a wounded Confederate soldier in a hospital. The blinded rebel, not knowing his visitor's identity, regales him with memorized lines from the speech.
Top Cast
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Charles 'Chic' Sale
Abraham Lincoln
Oscar Apfel
Stratton (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
Stone Cutter (uncredited)
George Ernest
Boy, Soldier's Brother (uncredited)
William Henry
Soldier (uncredited)
George Irving
Man (uncredited)
Claude King
Everett (uncredited)
Leila McIntyre
Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
William V. Mong
Mary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
Edward Norris
Orderly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, Ruth Cummings
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Perfect Tribute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, Ruth Cummings
William Axt
Jackson Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sloman
Director
Ruth Cummings
Writer
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfect Tribute
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What is The Perfect Tribute about?
The day after his Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln meets a wounded Confederate soldier in a hospital. The blinded rebel, not knowing his visitor's identity, regales him with memorized lines from the speech.
Who directed The Perfect Tribute?
The Perfect Tribute was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in The Perfect Tribute?
The principal cast of The Perfect Tribute includes Charles 'Chic' Sale, Oscar Apfel, Walter Brennan, George Ernest, William Henry.
When was The Perfect Tribute released and how long is it?
The Perfect Tribute was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Tribute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Tribute was composed by William Axt.