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The Battle of Trafalgar

The Battle of Trafalgar

September 22, 1911

War

Overview

The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.

Directed by

J. Searle Dawley

Where to watch

In United States

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Cast

S

Sydney Booth

Admiral Lord Nelson
Herbert Prior

Herbert Prior

Lieutenant Prescott
J

James Gordon

Captain Hardy
Charles Ogle

Charles Ogle

The Ship's Surgeon
Laura Sawyer

Laura Sawyer

Lt. Prescott's Fiancée
W

Willis Secord

Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)

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