"The Hero of Liao Yang" (1904) - hidden gem
A scene from the film
Directed by unknown
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Starring unknown
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date September 22, 1904
Country United States
Running time 15 m.
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"The Hero of Liao Yang" is a short war drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer.
A Japanese soldier is ambushed while carrying an important message. The film apparently was made during the initial stages of the Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905).
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