Plot Summary
Head of the sculpture dpeartment at USC when this film was made (by USC), Merrell Gage was a lifelong expert on Abraham Lincoln. This short was a lecture often given by Gage, using wet clay to depict the on-going changes to Abe's face over the years as Abe altered his hairstyle, grew a beard, and showed the effects of aging. Shown on TV many times, a fascinating look at one of history's important statesmen.
Director & Crew
Edward Freed
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 9 votes.
Who directed The Face of Lincoln?
The Face of Lincoln was directed by Edward Freed and released in 1956.
How long is The Face of Lincoln?
The Face of Lincoln has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1956-03-05
- Status
- Released