Set during the American Revolution, this colorful 2 reel short tells the story of Haym Salomon, American patriot and financier of the American Revolution.Set during the American Revolution, this colorful 2 reel short tells the story of Haym Salomon, American patriot and financier of the American Revolution.Set during the American Revolution, this colorful 2 reel short tells the story of Haym Salomon, American patriot and financier of the American Revolution.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win total
- Bookkeeper in Montage
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- Rabbi
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- Arresting British Trooper
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- Angus
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- Congressman
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- British Inquiry Board Officer
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- Narrator
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- Physician
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- Messenger
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- Accusing British Officer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis short is included as a bonus on the Warner DVD of Dodge City (1939).
- GoofsOn his deathbed, Haym Salomon recites part of the Declaration of Independence: "... all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights..." The final version of the Declaration used "unalienable rights". Though earlier drafts of the document used "inalienable rights", Salomon would have read (and memorized) the final, issued version.
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Haym Salomon: I know that you've given, even beyond your means, but know we must give again. It isn't charity I ask, it's an offering to the cause of liberty, a cause sacred to us above all others, because centuries of bitter persecution have taught us the value of liberty. If we want to continue living as free men in a free land, if we want to bequeath this priceless treasure to our children, then we must give. It is not our duty to leave wealth to our children, but it is our duty to leave freedom.
- SoundtracksYankee Doodle
Traditional
Played during the opening credits
This film should be put in the context of the times. One of the criticisms of the Jewish movie moguls is that they did not use their influence to combat anti-Semitism in the USA. IF that was the the case the Brothers Warner redeemed themselves in a small way bringing the story of Haym Solomon to the screen, the Jewish individual among America's founding fathers.
Solomon had quite a career during the revolution as a spy and later helping to finance the American Revolution with Robert Morris. The expenses they personally signed for these two men dear in personal wealth and health. Claude Rains is a fine Haym Solomon, the part is almost a dress rehearsal for his later role in Mr. Skeffington.
I've a feeling that this might have started out as a feature film project for Paul Muni. It would have certainly been a perfect fit for him. Around this time Muni and Jack Warner were coming to a parting of the ways.
It's good short subject and kids you can actually use it as the basis of a book report.
- bkoganbing
- Feb 16, 2009
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- Technicolor Specials (1938-1939 season) #5: Sons of Liberty
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- Runtime20 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1