Episode of Series “History of the Motion Picture”.
Presents highlights from the finest films of William S. Hart who grew up in the west and reflected in his films the real west. Includes excerpts from his outstanding features “Tumbleweeds” and “Hell’s Hinges” and is climaxed by Hart’s own moving farewell to the screen shortly before his death. Narrated by Paul Killiam.
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ACMI Identifier
011996
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture actors and actresses
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - United States - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Silent films - United States - History
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Motion picture actors and actresses
People → Hart, William Surrey, 1874-1946
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)