A Famous Escape(1908)
A Famous Escape Synopsis
In Civil War days, a soldier is seen leaving his home to join the Union army. Later he and a group of soldiers are captured and imprisoned by the Confederates. In the Southern prison, whenever the guards' backs are turned, members of the group work at tunneling their way out. Ultimately they finish the tunnel and take fight. The Confederate forces pursue the fugitives and kill some of them, but others escape. At the end, the soldier from the film's opening returns to his home and family.
A Famous Escape (1908) is a drama and crime film directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr., released on April 7, 1908 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Harry Solter, D.W. Griffith and Anthony O'Sullivan.
- Director:
- Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
- Production:
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
A Famous Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr..
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A Famous Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Famous Escape?
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The main cast of A Famous Escape (1908) includes Harry Solter, D.W. Griffith and Anthony O'Sullivan. The film was directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Famous Escape released?
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A Famous Escape was released on April 7, 1908 and runs for 12m.