National Red Cross Pageant

Synopsis

The National Red Cross Pageant of 1917 was an American war pageant that was performed in order to sell war bonds, support the National Red Cross, and promote a positive opinion about American involvement in World War I. The live open-air pageant was presented on October 5, 1917, at the Rosemary Open Air Amphitheater on a private estate, Rosemary Farm, near Huntington, New York. The production was also captured by director Christy Cabanne as an all-star revue silent film, now considered a lost film.

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Details

Type

Movie

Release date

January 1, 1917

Genres

silent film

Created by

Christy Cabanne

Runtime

50 min

Countries

United States