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The Perfect Tribute

1935-08-15 · 20 min · ★ 7.0

History · War

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.

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Directors
Edward Sloman
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles 'Chic' SaleCharles 'Chic' SaleAbraham Lincoln
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelStratton (uncredited)
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanStone Cutter (uncredited)
George ErnestGeorge ErnestBoy, Soldier's Brother (uncredited)
William HenryWilliam HenrySoldier (uncredited)
George IrvingGeorge IrvingMan (uncredited)
Claude KingClaude KingEverett (uncredited)
Leila McIntyreMary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
William V. MongWilliam V. MongMary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisOrderly (uncredited)

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