The Man in the Barn(1937)
The Man in the Barn Synopsis
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.
The Man in the Barn (1937) is a history, mystery and documentary film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on November 20, 1937 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson and Virginia Brissac. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Tourneur
- Writers:
- Morgan Cox
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Man in the Barn Cast & Crew
Main cast
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)
Philo McCullough
as Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Douglas Wood
as Army Officer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Morgan Cox.
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The Man in the Barn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Man in the Barn – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man in the Barn?
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The main cast of The Man in the Barn (1937) includes Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson, Virginia Brissac and Philo McCullough. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man in the Barn released?
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The Man in the Barn was released on November 20, 1937 and runs for 11m.
Is The Man in the Barn worth watching?
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The Man in the Barn (1937) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, mystery and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.