The Life of Christopher Columbus (1916)
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.
Director:
Gérard Bourgeois
Writer:
Charles Jean Drossner
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Georges Wague as Christopher Columbus |
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Léontine Massart as Queen Isabella |
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Nadette Darson as Doña Felipa Muñiz |
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Jeanne Lauriane as Doña Beatriz Enríquez |
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Marcel Verdier as King Ferdinand |
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Jean Garat as Bartholomew Columbus |
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Francisco Tressols as Cardinal Fonseca |
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Donelly as Fray Juan Pérez de Marchena |
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Bader as Don Diego Méndez |
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López as Don Juan Soria |
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Ledanois as |
| Directing | Gérard Bourgeois | Director |
| Writing | Charles Jean Drossner | Screenplay |
| Camera | Ramón de Baños | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Josep Maria Maristany | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Eduard Renault | Director of Photography |