A collection of rare and forgotten short subjects dealing with historical and unusual topics from the archives of film producer Sam Sherman.The Fifty Year Barter: In 1865 President Lincoln attempts to purchase the Virgin I... more »slands. Negotiations would stretch on for decades after his death.Lafayette - Champion Of Liberty: The Marquis de Lafayette risks his life and fortune to help the American colonies win independence. This film features western star of the 1930s, Bob Allen.The Mother: An imaginary episode woven around James McNeil Whistler's immortal painting. The noted Charles J. Van Enger was the cinematographer for this featurette.The Alamo - Shrine Of Texas Liberty: In 1836, one-hundred eighty-three brave Texans, under the command of Colonel Travis, sacrificed their lives for the cause of liberty.Black Giant: In Equador, a camera crew visits the dormant volcano Tungurahua, which astonishingly awakens from its 50 year sleep with a massive eruption.« less
Actor:Various Director:n/a Studio:Alpha Home Entertainment Format:DVD - Full Screen DVD Release Date: 01/26/2010 Release Year: 2010 Run Time: 0hr 55min Screens: Full Screen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English