The Hero of Liao Yang
(1904) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: (unknown)
American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / Cinematography by G.W. Bitzer. / © 22 September 1904. / [?] Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format? / The production was shot at St John’s Military Academy in Manlius, New York. The film utilizes panning shots.
Drama.
Synopsis: A young man from traditional Japanese family is called upon to fight in the army. In battle he feigns death and is buried alive by Russian soldiers. He is rescued by a fellow soldier and continues his mission to deliver an important message.
Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive].
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Animals: Horses - Japanese - Uniforms
Listing updated: 31 August 2009.
References: Film viewing : Niver-First pp. 69-70.
Home video: DVD.
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