The Breath of a Nation (1919)
Prohibition has just gone into effect, and Judge Rummy's wife eagerly throws away all of the Judge's liquor. She also plans to have a temperance lecturer use him as an example of the evils of drink. While waiting for the lecturer, Judge Rummy notices that Silk Hat Harry's Soda Fountain is remarkably popular, so he stops in to see what it's all about. He finds out that Harry has developed a substitute for alcoholic drinks, and that Harry's substitute can have quite an effect on those who drink it.
Director: Gregory La Cava
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: June 29, 1919
Screenplay
- Thomas A. 'Tad' Dorgan (Comic Book)
Production: International Film Service
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
prohibition era, silent film, short film
More Films by Director: Gregory La Cava
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Breath of a Nation about?
- Prohibition has just gone into effect, and Judge Rummy's wife eagerly throws away all of the Judge's liquor. She also plans to have a temperance lecturer use him as an example of the evils of drink. While waiting for the lecturer, Judge Rummy notices that Silk Hat Harry's Soda Fountain is remarkably popular, so he stops in to see what it's all about. He finds out that Harry has developed a substitute for alcoholic drinks, and that Harry's substitute can have quite an effect on those who drink it.
- Who directed The Breath of a Nation?
- The Breath of a Nation was directed by Gregory La Cava.
- How long is The Breath of a Nation?
- The Breath of a Nation has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is The Breath of a Nation?
- The Breath of a Nation is a Comedy, Animation film.
- Where was The Breath of a Nation produced?
- The Breath of a Nation was produced in United States of America.