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Released
1918 · FILM

The Sinking of the 'Lusitania'

Directed by
Written by
Color
Black & White
Runtime
12 min
WarAnimationHistoryDrama

Synopsis

In this propaganda piece, Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat, aiming to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.

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Principal cast & crew: 1

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Also known as

  • The Sinking of the \"Lusitania\"en
  • Le Naufrage du Lusitaniafr

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