The Man in the Barn
After John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, he escaped to Maryland and was discovered hiding in a barn. After he refused to surrender, the barn was set afire and Booth died in the blaze. However, in 1903 a Mr. David E. George, while on his deathbed in Enid, Oklahoma, claimed to be John Wilkes Booth. This MGM An Historical Mystery series short presents evidence of the possibility that Mr. George's claim was true.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1937 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History, Mystery, Documentary |
| Director | Jacques Tourneur |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (6 votes) |
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The Man in the Barn is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1937. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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