The Great John Ericsson (1937)
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.
Top Cast
Victor Sjöström
Märta Ekström
Anders Henrikson
Sigurd Wallén
Hilda Borgström
Hasse Ekman
Kotti Chave
Carl Barcklind
Ivar Kåge
Marianne Aminoff
Edvin Adolphson
Jussi Björling
Olof Winnerstrand
Richard Lund
Knut Frankman
Nils Jerring
FAQ about The Great John Ericsson
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…
When was The Great John Ericsson released?
The Great John Ericsson was released in 1937.
What genres does The Great John Ericsson belong to?
The Great John Ericsson is categorised as Drama, History, War.
Who stars in The Great John Ericsson?
The cast of The Great John Ericsson includes Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström, Anders Henrikson, Sigurd Wallén, Hilda Borgström.