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The Lincoln Cycle
This remarkable series of 10 short silent dramas by John M. Stahl, produced by Benjamin Chapin as a vehicle for his performance as Abraham Lincoln, are structured entirely around memory and recollections of the past.
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Plot Summary
A series of short films intended to depict the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to his presidency and assassination. The cycle was produced in an episodic manner, with each installment focusing on different key events and periods of Lincoln's life.
Critical Reception
As a pioneering effort in historical cinematic biography, 'The Lincoln Cycle' was significant for its time, though specific critical reviews from 1917 are scarce. It aimed to educate and inspire audiences with the story of a pivotal American figure. Its reception was likely tied to the patriotic and educational fervor of the era.
What Reviewers Say
A notable early attempt at a biographical film.
Significant for its historical scope and educational ambition.
Limited by the cinematic techniques of its era.
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Fun Fact
This silent film series was one of the earliest attempts to present a comprehensive biographical narrative of an American president on screen.
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