The Man in the Barn (1937): Cast
The Man in the Barn is a 1937 mystery documentary directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Ernie Adams as Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited), Philo McCullough and Erville Alderson. It runs 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 11 min
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Genres
- Documentary , Mystery , History
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man in the Barn About?
The premise of The Man in the Barn without spoilers.
After assassinating President Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth fled to Maryland, hid in a barn, and died when the barn was set ablaze after he refused to surrender. Decades later, in 1903, dying Enid, Oklahoma resident David E. George claimed on his deathbed to be Booth. This MGM Mystery short examines evidence that George’s claim might be genuine.
The Man in the Barn Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- washington d.c.
- stock footage
- maryland
- dying man claims he is john wilkes booth
- fugitive
- stage actor
- treachery
- end of war celebration
- year 1865
- neck scar
- mangled hand
- reprisal
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- lincoln assassination
- chase
- stage door
- stage manager
- sequel
- john wilkes booth character
- year 1903
- whodunnit mystery
- suicide attempt
- ford's theater
- state of virginia
- sentry
- potomac river
- misidentification
- 1900s
- featurette
- one reeler
- mgm featurette
- voice over narration
- title spoken by character
The Man in the Barn Cast & Characters
Ernie Adams leads the cast as Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited), with Philo McCullough as Theatre Manager (uncredited) and Erville Alderson as Farmer (uncredited). Directed by Jacques Tourneur; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jacques Tourneur
- Ernie Adams as Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
- Philo McCullough as Theatre Manager (uncredited)
- Erville Alderson as Farmer (uncredited)
- Virginia Brissac as Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Man in the Barn
· 2 more- Douglas Wood Army Officer (uncredited)
- Carey Wilson Narrator (voice)
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Lincoln Conspiracy, Manhunt and The Day Lincoln Was Shot.
The Man in the Barn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man in the Barn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man in the Barn?
The Man in the Barn runs 11 minutes.
When was The Man in the Barn released?
The Man in the Barn was released on November 20, 1937.
Who directed The Man in the Barn?
The Man in the Barn was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
More films by Jacques Tourneur Who is in the cast of The Man in the Barn?
The Man in the Barn stars Ernie Adams as Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited), Philo McCullough as Theatre Manager (uncredited) and Erville Alderson as Farmer (uncredited), among 6 credited actors.
Does The Man in the Barn have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man in the Barn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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