The Battle Hymn of the Republic 113 years old

This patriotic and historic picture portrays the writing of the famous national hymn by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. In the early part of the Civil War President Lincoln was very much discouraged at the lack of enthusiasm and the tardiness with which the people answered the call for volunteers to join the army.

Credits

The Battle Hymn of the Republic Cast

Name Character
Ralph Ince He was 24, 50 years old when he died as Abraham Lincoln
Maurice Costello He was 34, 73 years old when he died as Jesus Christ
Julia Swayne Gordon She was 32, 54 years old when she died

The Battle Hymn of the Republic Crew

Name Department
J. Stuart Blackton as Director. He was 36 (66) years old when He died Directing
Laurence Trimble as Director. He was 26 (68) years old when He died Directing
The Battle Hymn of the Republic poster
The Battle Hymn of the Republic (113 years)

  • Release day: Friday, June 30, 1911
  • Runtime: 13 minutes