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The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.

Key Information

Director J. Searle Dawley
Writers Edwin M. La Roche
Studio Edison Studios
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Sydney Booth

Admiral Lord Nelson

Herbert Prior

Herbert Prior

Lieutenant Prescott

James Gordon

Captain Hardy

Charles Ogle

Charles Ogle

The Ship's Surgeon

Laura Sawyer

Laura Sawyer

Lt. Prescott's Fiancée

Willis Secord

Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Battle of Trafalgar was released on September 22, 1911.

The Battle of Trafalgar is a War movie.

The Battle of Trafalgar is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Battle of Trafalgar was directed by J. Searle Dawley.

The main cast of The Battle of Trafalgar includes Sydney Booth, Herbert Prior, James Gordon.

The Battle of Trafalgar is originally in English.