Give Me Liberty (S) (S)
- Original title
- Give Me Liberty
- Year
- 1936
- Running time
- 22 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- John Litel
- Nedda Harrigan
- Robert Warwick
- Carlyle Moore Jr.
- George Irving
- Ted Osborne
- Gordon Hart
- Boyd Irwin
- Myrtle Stedman
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Short Film. Historical. 18th Century
- Synopsis
- George Washington tries to encourage gifted orator Patrick Henry to use his considerable powers to argue the case for colonial independence before the Virginia House of Burgesses, but the lawmaker's promise to his wife initially deters him. When the political climate changes, she eventually gives her consent, and Henry delivers his rousing "Give Me Liberty" speech to an enthusiastic legislature.
- Awards
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1937: Academy Award: Best Short Subject Color.1936: Academy Awards (Oscars): Best Short Film.
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