Synopsis
In 1856, slave Eliza plans to marry George with the consent of the Shelbys, her masters, but George's owner prevents the wedding. A few years later, Eliza flees with her son, Harry, after learning the Shelbys plan to hand them over to a crooked creditor to prevent foreclosure. George also escapes and goes on the run while Eliza and Harry are captured and brought back home. Mother and son are separated as George tries to find them both.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Harry A. PollardDirector
Cast
- Margarita FischerEliza
- James B. LoweUncle Tom
- Arthur Edmund CareweGeorge Harris
- George SiegmannSimon Legree
- Eulalie JensenCassy
- Mona RayTopsy
- Virginia GreyEvangeline 'Eva' St. Clare
- Lassie Lou AhernLittle Harry
- Lucien LittlefieldLawyer Marks
- Adolph MilarMr. Haley
- J. Gordon RussellLoker
- Gertrude HowardAunt Chloe
Stills
Themes
slaverysnowstormslavesilent filmfloating icemixed racerunaway slaveloss of childseparated family