BOONE, DANIEL

Series: Chronicles of Am. photoplays series

Duration: 2R

Year Published: 1923

Creator: Yale University Press Film Service

Format: 16mm

Sound: Silent

Description: From "Pioneers of the old Southwest" a chronicle written by Constance Lindsay Skinner. When the 15 films in this series are all booked at once the rental is $75. Portrays the extreme dangers and hardships endured by the first pioneers to strike westward and links up their exploits with the border wars of the Revolution. Boone is captured by the Shawnees. In 1778 a French officer in the British service directed the dramatic capture of Boonesboro. Boone escapes, races back to his settlement and successfully defends it against a bitter nine-day attack. "One of the best of this series." Collaborator

Complete Record: Series: Chronicles of Am. photoplays series Dewey number: 921 Audience level: el-jh-sh Producer note: Guide Format/cost: 16-si-rent $6 Distributors / rental: Not shown in source

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946


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