The Confederate Ironclad (1912)
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Released in 1912 amidst numerous 50th anniversary commemorations of the U.S. Civil War, The Confederate Ironclad is similar to Pearl Harbor and other "blockbuster" type historical films in that it emphasizes explosions and romance over accuracy and insight. Carefully designed to appease… More Released in 1912 amidst numerous 50th anniversary commemorations of the U.S. Civil War, The Confederate Ironclad is similar to Pearl Harbor and other "blockbuster" type historical films in that it emphasizes explosions and romance over accuracy and insight. Carefully designed to appease both Northern and Southern audiences, the film tells the story of two brave women, one a Southern sweetheart (Miriam Cooper) and the other a Northern spy (Anna Q. Nilsson), who struggle to outwit each other against the backdrop of runaway trains and powerful warships. One of many Civil War-themed films shot by Kalem at their Jacksonville, FL, facilities, it's easy to spot such location artifacts as Spanish moss hanging from trees along the battlefront. An interesting point to look for is the animation-assisted explosion that occurs during the train fight sequence. Even by 1912 standards it's not very good, detracting from the film's otherwise adequate sense of spectacle. The Confederate Ironclad is notable as one of the first films to have a musical accompaniment score composed specifically for use by local silent movie house pianists. (Local movie houses received copies of the sheet music along with the film.) ~ Richard Gilliam, Rovi
- Genres
- Drama, Classics, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 5, 1912 Wide
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Cast
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Miriam Cooper
as Rose the Southern sweetheart
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Anna Q. Nilsson
as Elinor the Northern spy
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Guy Coombs
as Lieutenant Yancey
