A Sandburg Stumper

[Rob Wick]

You are correct Gene (I thought it would last longer than that, however).

It was produced in 12 reels by brothers Al and Ray Rockett, and, sadly, is presumed to be lost. According to a silent film website:

"The film is presumed lost : Incomplete prints exist in the National Film and Sound Archive film archive (Vivienne Kost collection) [incomplete 35mm color-tinted and color-toned nitrate positive (approximately two reels, 48051-1), incomplete 35mm preservation duplicate negative (approximately two reels, 48051-2), incomplete 35mm access positive (approximately two reels, 48051-3), incomplete 16mm reduction access positive (approximately two 35mm reels, 48051-4)]; and in the Library of Congress film archive [fragmentary 35mm positive]."

It was originally called The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln at its New York premiere, but in general release was simply called Abraham Lincoln.

For those interested, there are two books related to Sandburg's film reviews. The first is The Movies Are: Carl Sandburg's Film Reviews and Essays, 1920-1928 edited by Arnie Bernstein and Carl Sandburg at the Movies: A Poet in the Silent Era 1920-1927 edited by Dale and Doug Fetherling. The Fetherling book is difficult to find (or at least it was for me when I looked for it. I paid about $30 for my copy and that was used).

Good job Gene! You win a free bucket of popcorn. See your local theater to collect your prize.