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The Great John Ericsson (1937)

Movie ★ 7.0 93 min

Drama History War

In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.

Gustaf Edgren Director Gustaf Edgren Writer Oscar Rydqvist Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 13, 1937
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0029068
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Cast

Victor Sjöström Victor Sjöström Märta Ekström Anders Henrikson Anders Henrikson Sigurd Wallén Sigurd Wallén Hilda Borgström Hilda Borgström Hasse Ekman Hasse Ekman Kotti Chave Kotti Chave Carl Barcklind Carl Barcklind Ivar Kåge Ivar Kåge Marianne Aminoff Marianne Aminoff Edvin Adolphson Edvin Adolphson Jussi Björling Jussi Björling Olof Winnerstrand Olof Winnerstrand Richard Lund Richard Lund Knut Frankman Nils Jerring Nils Jerring

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great John Ericsson about?
In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.
Who directed The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson was directed by Gustaf Edgren.
Who stars in The Great John Ericsson?
The Great John Ericsson stars Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström, Anders Henrikson, Sigurd Wallén.
When was The Great John Ericsson released?
The Great John Ericsson is a 1937 drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch The Great John Ericsson?
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