Released in the usa in january of 1917, the spirit of 76 is a dramahistorywar film directed by frank montgomery. The spirit of 76, a pinball game by mirco games, inc. The spirit of 76 1917 was a controversial silent film, directed by frank montgomery, that depicted both factual and fictional events during the american revolutionary war. Catherine montour and her brother, lionel esmond, are separated at childhood. All the trivia you can handle about the spirit of 76, 1917, directed by frank montgomery, with adda gleason, howard gaye, george chesborough. Get the best deals on other original ww1 us collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. Spirit of 76 mango, a named mango cultivar that originated in south florida. The spirit of 76, the famous painting of two battlescarred drummers and a fifer marching across a field, will go to the highest bidder at an auction in the berkshires next week. The spirit of 76, a silent film directed by frank montgomery. A still from the lost film spirit of 76 from moving picture world. How a farmer boy rose to the power that goes with many millions, yet never lost touch with humanity 1917 by rose wilder lane 3. The spirit of 76 was the sole american member of the team and the only one who lacked superhuman abilities. Jul 30, 2014 robert goldstein, producer of the 1917 revolutionary war epic the spirit of 76, was arrested under the espionage act, charged with making a motion picture that portrayed britain, now americas ally, in an unfavorable light.
The spirit of 76 1917, a film by frank montgomery theiapolis. In 1918, producer robert goldstein was convicted and imprisoned under the espionage act of 1917 for screening the spirit of 76, a movie. Goldstein would later go to federal prison for violating the espionage act, because of scenes depicted in the film. The title of the film, subsequently banned, was the spirit of 76. Catherine montour adda gleason, a striking halfbreed indian princess. During world war i, the making of movieseven seemingly proamerican. Film maker who was sent to prison for 10 years for undermining american morale because he created a movie called, the spirit of 76 about the american revolution and it made british soldiers look bad, which could undermine american support for the british during wwi. The spirit of 76 1990 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
The spirit of 76 is a 1990 american comedy film that spoofs american culture of the mid1970s. The militia of mercys patriotic song the spirit of 76. A great companion book to the spirit of 76 is miracle at philadelphia by catherine drinker bowen. Mary mallory hollywood heights spirit of 76 as propaganda. The judge supported the jurys decision stating that the film might cause americans to question the good faith of our ally, great britain. The espionage act and robert goldsteins the spirit of 76. The spirit of 76 international encyclopedia of the first.
From exteen heartthrob david cassidys soawfulitsterrific straight to video epic spirit of 76, this guilty pleasure soundtrack is a playful nostalgiacrammed pastiche of disco kitsch with. The spirit of 76 by michael inman, curator, rare book division. You can add a new quote for this movie by clicking on this link add a new quote. Adda gleason is starring, alongside howard gaye, doris pawn, jane novak, william colby and william freeman. Time travelers david cassidy, olivia dabo, geoff hoyle retro to 1776, get 1976 instead. The spirit of 76 1917 was a controversial silent film that depicted both factual and fictional events during the american revolutionary war. Poster showing a marine in dress uniform, marching along a dock, with ship, fort, and city skyline in the background.
Overview of the spirit of 76, 1917, directed by frank montgomery, with adda gleason, howard gaye, george chesborough, at turner classic movies. The spirits of 76 is steeped in americana and rustic patriotism, specializing in american cuisine,bourbon and. Federal agents seized the movie and arrested robert goldstein for violating the espionage act. Catherine montour adda gleason, a striking halfbreed indian princess, and mistress of king george iii jack cosgrove aspires to become the first queen of america when the revolution breaks out. World war i espionage and sedition flashcards quizlet. The spirit of 76 1917 book about film and the filmmaker, robert goldstein produced by robert goldstein. The library of congress would like to learn more about these materials and would like to hear from individuals or institutions that have any additional information or know of their history. Both paintings were intended to engender a spirit of patriotism and determination in viewers. Jul 10, 2000 in an earlier item about robert goldsteinthe costumeshopownerturnedfilmmaker whose patriotic 1917 epic, the spirit of 76, got him thrown in jail because the film was deemed overly. The forthcoming release of mel gibsons revolutionary war movie the.
The director of a movie was even arrested under the espionage act for depicting a massacre of civilians by british redcoats during the american revolutionary war. The spirit of 76, starring david cassidy and redd kross. Goldsteins treatment exemplifies the curtailment of civil liberties in the united states during the war. Robert goldstein served 10 years in prison under woodrow wilsons sedition act of 1917 for producing this movie, because it depicted the british who were our allies in wwi unfavorably. Share your thoughts on spirit of 76s quotes with the community. American revolution the spirit of 76 1917 film revwartalk. Skip to main content 3211 washington blvd, arlington, va 22201 7035287676. Feb 15, 2017 1980 movie robert culp, raymond burr, david cassidy duration. A web page featuring information about the spirit of 76. See more ideas about spirit, american revolutionary war and american revolution. Robert goldstein and the spirit of 76 9780810826748. The film was directed by frank montgomery and produced and written by robert goldstein.
The unluckiest man in movie history slate magazine. Among other unflattering depictions, the film showed red coats bayoneting babies, raping women, and massacring. It was shot in hollywood and at yosemite valley, ca. To be seen at town hall film company president, who has sinn fein interests. Spirit of 76 remains the key to understanding the group who toured as spirit for the better part of the three decades that the group existed, the stepdad and the guitar prodigy on their own. Oct 12, 20 in anticipation of celebrating americas 300th birthday, three time travelers from 2176 go into the past to find the true basis of america and with hopes of retrieving the constitution. The spirit of 76 international encyclopedia of the first world war. The justice department campaign against the iww, 1917 1920. The spirit of 76 is a dramahistorywar film directed by frank montgomery, released in the usa in january of 1917. Robert goldstein, producer of the 1917 revolutionary war epic the spirit of 76, was. Notes about the spirit of 76, 1917, directed by frank montgomery, with adda gleason, howard gaye, george chesborough, available from turner classic movies.
The espionage case of producer robert goldstein 1917. Lots of extra features, including behind the scenes, some scenes that were cut, the redd kross 1976 music video, easter eggs throughout where you click on an unassuming item onscreen and get one comic or another paula poundstone, michael mckean, bobby slayton, ben stein. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The spirit of 76 112817 robert goldstein adda gleason, howard gaye. The spirit of 76 premiered in chicago in may 1917, just one month. The spirit of 76 1990 official trailer mark mothersbaugh. The spirits of 76, founded in 2016, is an intimate and cozy neighborhood restaurant and bar located in the heart of clarendon.
Spirit of 76 airplane, richard nixons name for air force one spirit of 76, a song. Marine corps service on land and sea 1 print poster. Jun, 2000 the spirit of 76 premiered in chicago in may 1917, just one month after the united states declared war on germany. Having no documentation or preset order to follow, three timetravelers go back to the birth of the nation 1776 to reclaim the constitution of the united states. Overview of the spirit of 76, 1917, directed by frank montgomery, with adda gleason, howard gaye, george chesborough, at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm. Examines the tumultuous production and exhibition of robert goldsteins lost 1917 film the spirit of 76. In 1918, producer robert goldstein was convicted and imprisoned under the espionage act of 1917 for screening the spirit of 76, a movie about the american revolution that authorities deemed subversively antibritish. Government, because the us had just declared war on germany and england was an ally. No prints are known to survive, and it is therefore categorized as a lost film. From exteen heartthrob david cassidys soawfulitsterrific straight to video epic spirit of 76, this guilty pleasure soundtrack is a playful nostalgiacrammed pastiche of disco kitsch with a couple of rock dinosaurs mixed in for good measure. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing spirit of 76 near you. The head of chicagos police censorship board, a man with the unforgettable.
With adda gleason, howard gaye, george chesebro, dark cloud. Its an offbeat work of art that works just beautifully. Please support tcmdb by adding to this information. Trivia robert goldstein served 10 years in prison under woodrow wilsons sedition act of 1917 for producing this movie, because it depicted the british who were our allies in wwi unfavorably. Goldstein, who produced it, got tenyear prison term under espionage act. Its title and composition are reminiscent of the famous painting spirit of 76 by archibald willard, which was popular at the time. The united states espionage act was ratified in 1917 to punish those abetting. Goldstein, the descendant of german immigrants, was charged with violating the espionage act as a result of his films.
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