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The Great John Ericsson

19371h 33mGustaf Edgren
IMDb 5.2

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In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from exporting cotton to Europe. Ericsson builds the 'Monitor', a ship the Federation needs to win the war.

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What is The Great John Ericsson (1937) about?

In 1803 the Swedish inventor John Ericsson is born. After a military career he went to England and became one of the first builders of locomotives. Despite large debts, he invents the propeller. In 1839 he crosses the Atlantic and builds ships for the US Navy. When the US civil war breaks out, the Federation needs a ship to match the Confederate 'Merrimac' and preventing the Confederation from…

Who stars in The Great John Ericsson?

The Great John Ericsson stars Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström, Anders Henrikson, Sigurd Wallén, Hilda Borgström. The film was directed by Gustaf Edgren.

How long is The Great John Ericsson?

The Great John Ericsson has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1937.

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The Great John Ericsson holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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