Film

Christopher Columbus

10.01923Drama History

Director: Edwin L. Hollywood
Year: 1923

Everyone knows what happened after he "discovered" America, but in this film we learn about Columbus' multi-year struggle to secure funding for the journey. Prior explorers journey's to the North American continent also get a nod in this story.

Top cast

Fred Eric

Christopher Columbus

Paul McAllister

King John II of Portugal

Howard Truesdale

The Bishop of Ceuta

Leslie Stowe

Juan Pérez, Prior of La Rábida

Dolores Cassinelli

Queen Isabella

Robert Gaillard

King Ferdinand

Directed by

Edwin L. Hollywood

Written by

Arthur E. Krows