“Unearthed from Oblivion: The Forgotten Silent Film That Reveals a Surprising Side of Lincoln”
Ever wonder what hidden treasures lie beneath the dust of forgotten archives? Well, grab your popcorn because we’re diving into a delightful cinematic scoop! The 1915 silent gem, The Heart of Lincoln, a film about the towering figure of Abraham Lincoln set against the backdrop of the Civil War, was thought to be lost to the sands of time—yes, even the Library of Congress had practically written it off! But in an enchanting twist of fate, this historical treasure has resurfaced in New York, thanks to an eagle-eyed intern at the Historic Films Archive. Imagine finding a treasure chest just when you thought you were buried under mundane boxes! With its reels cleaned and digitized, this once-lost piece of American cinema is not only a nod to a troubled past but also a chance to reflect on the struggles that shaped our nation. So how did a simple search through donations lead to rediscovering a film that holds the key to understanding Lincoln’s heart? Let’s step back in time and explore this fascinating find! LEARN MORE.
A 1915 film about Abraham Lincoln and life in America during the Civil War, The Heart Of Lincoln had been declared lost by the Library of Congress before it was recently rediscovered in New York.
Historic Films GreenportA still from The Heart of Lincoln, with Francis Ford, seated near the center of the table, as Abraham Lincoln.
The 1915 silent film The Heart of Lincoln has long been listed by the Library of Congress as one of the 7,000 pre-sound movies that’s been lost to history. But thanks to a sharp-eyed intern at the Historic Films Archive in Greenport, New York, this “lost” film has been found — and it’s in surprisingly good condition.
After the film was discovered in a box of decades-old donations, the Historic Films Archive was able to clean off the reels and digitize the footage. Now, The Heart of Lincoln can be preserved and seen for generations to come.
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