BOOTH, JOHN WILKES

Series: Historical mystery series

Duration: 1R

Creator: Teaching Film Custodians, Inc

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: "The dramatization of a theory that John Wilkes Booth did not die until 1903 when, as a young man living with David El. George, he confessed on his death bed in Oklahoma that he was Booth. 'Recommended for classes in American history as an illustration of the uncertainty of historical evidence, predating the theme of probability. It should stimulate a research interest in pupils.' Advisory committee"

Complete Record: Series: Historical mystery series Dewey number: 921 Audience level: sh-c Producer note: A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production available only to schools Format/cost: 16-sd-apply TFC Distributors / rental: Boston University $1.50; University System of Georgia, Division of General Extension $2; University of Michigan $1.50; Ohio Department of Education; University of Tennessee $2; University of Wisconsin $1.25

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946