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The Man in the Barn

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1937-11-20
11m
English
Released
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.

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About The Man in the Barn

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. Running 11 minutes.

The Man in the Barn Cast and Characters

The cast features Carey Wilson (as Narrator (voice)), Ernie Adams (as Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)), Erville Alderson (as Farmer (uncredited)), Virginia Brissac (as Farmer's Wife (uncredited)), and Philo McCullough (as Theatre Manager (uncredited)). Their performances are a major reason The Man in the Barn has built such a passionate audience.

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The Man in the Barn runs for 11 minutes (about 0.2 hour).

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Who is in the cast of The Man in the Barn?

The main cast includes Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson, and Virginia Brissac, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The Man in the Barn was released in 1937.

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What is The Man in the Barn about?

The Man in the Barn is a History/Mystery English-language film. 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.

When was The Man in the Barn released?

The Man in the Barn was released on November 20, 1937. It has a runtime of 11m. The film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Who stars in The Man in the Barn?

The Man in the Barn stars Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson and Virginia Brissac. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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