propaganda,disaster,silent film

The Sinking of the Lusitania (1918)

Poster for The Sinking of the Lusitania

Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat in this propaganda piece designed to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.

Cast & Crew

Director
Winsor McCay
  • Profile picture of Winsor McCay
    Himself Winsor McCay

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Keywords

  • propaganda
  • disaster
  • silent film