The Battle of Trafalgar (1911)
The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.
Director: J. Searle Dawley
Genre: War
Release Date: September 22, 1911
Cast
- Sydney Booth - Admiral Lord Nelson
- Herbert Prior - Lieutenant Prescott
- James Gordon - Captain Hardy
- Charles Ogle - The Ship's Surgeon
- Laura Sawyer - Lt. Prescott's Fiancée
- Willis Secord - Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)
Screenplay
Production: Edison Studios, Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
royal navy, napoleonic wars, lost film, battle of trafalgar, naval warfare, naval battle
More Films by Director: J. Searle Dawley
More Films in Genre: War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of Trafalgar about?
- The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.
- Who directed The Battle of Trafalgar?
- The Battle of Trafalgar was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
- Who stars in The Battle of Trafalgar?
- The Battle of Trafalgar stars Sydney Booth, Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, Laura Sawyer, Willis Secord.
- What genre is The Battle of Trafalgar?
- The Battle of Trafalgar is a War film.
- Where was The Battle of Trafalgar produced?
- The Battle of Trafalgar was produced in United States of America.