Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win total
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Ted Osborne
- Randolph Peyton
- (as Theodore Osborne)
Ralph Brooks
- Delegate
- (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
Jesse Graves
- Moses - Washington's Servant
- (uncredited)
Charles Frederick Lindsley
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Jack Mower
- Gentleman
- (uncredited)
Bancroft Owen
- Tom
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaVitaphone production reels #7766-7767.
- GoofsThe guests at General Washington's house are shown dancing to Ludwig van Beethoven's "Minuet in G", which was not composed until 1796. In fact, Beethoven was born in 1770; i.e., five years before the events shown at the beginning of the film.
- Quotes
Patrick Henry: If this be treason, make the most of it!
- Crazy credits[Prelude] Our country's struggle for independence brought forth many great men. Some who earned their greatness by sword ~ others by pen.
One there was, whose name is immortal because he had a gift of oratory and the courage to use it. This is the story of that man ~ Patrick Henry.
Virginia 1765
- ConnectionsEdited into The Bill of Rights (1939)
- SoundtracksLiberty Rules Our Land
(uncredited)
Music by M.K. Jerome
Lyrics by Jack Scholl
Sung by Bancroft Owen (dubbed by Dick Foran) at Patrick Henry's house
Played as background music often
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or Give Me Death!
A short film from the Warner Bros. company, "Give Me Liberty" boasts Technicolor photography as the main attraction. It won an "Academy Award" as the best color short film of the year. This was one of several patriotic themed short films released as bonus historical features; they probably put theater audiences in a good mood. This one features John Litel portraying revolutionary war hero Patrick Henry, who is credited with the rallying cry, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" The line is cemented into the brains of kids who listened to their American history teachers; it perfectly illustrates the passion and determination of the United States founders.
**** Give Me Liberty (12/19/36) B. Reeves Eason ~ John Litel, Nedda Harrigan, George Irving, Robert Warwick
**** Give Me Liberty (12/19/36) B. Reeves Eason ~ John Litel, Nedda Harrigan, George Irving, Robert Warwick
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- Broadway Brevities (1936-1937 season) #12: Give Me Liberty
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- Runtime22 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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