The Life of Christopher Columbus

Release date: 1916-05-22
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Genres: Drama, History
Full length survey of highpoints in the explorer's life. Shows influencers he sought who supported his project and opposition and even indignities he suffered from enemies and those prejudiced against the idea of a New World.
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