The Relief of Lucknow
The story of the siege and eventual relief of British soldiers garrisoned at Lucknow during the 1857 Indian Rebellion. Only a fragment of the original film remains.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | War, History |
| Director | J. Searle Dawley |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its historical drama around the dual pillars of siege and relief, relying on the visual contrast between confinement and breakthrough to drive its narrative.
What lingers after viewing the fragments is a sense of early cinema's ambition to capture grand historical tableaux with palpable tension. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: J. Searle Dawley
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In a quiet room, with an appreciation for silent-era storytelling and historical context.
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