The Man in the Barn (1937)
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.
Top Cast
Carey Wilson
Narrator (voice)
Ernie Adams
Rowdy Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Farmer (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
Philo McCullough
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Douglas Wood
Army Officer (uncredited)
FAQ about The Man in the Barn
What is The Man in the Barn about?
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,…
When was The Man in the Barn released?
The Man in the Barn was released in 1937.
What genres does The Man in the Barn belong to?
The Man in the Barn is categorised as History, Mystery, Documentary.
Who stars in The Man in the Barn?
The cast of The Man in the Barn includes Carey Wilson, Ernie Adams, Erville Alderson, Virginia Brissac, Philo McCullough.