Ambrose Bierce's 'Parker Adderson: Philosopher'

Episode of Series “The American Short Story”. Parker Adderson is a captured Yankee spy whose facile philosophy and flippant concern for life arouse a Confederate general’s instinct for sham. The harsh reality of his impending execution brings abrupt character changes in Adderson, and a vicious battle in the general’s tent ensues.

Credits

Directed by
Arthur Barron

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record
  2. Wikidata · Q123302981 ↗ — year, creator, country, credits