description Elmo the Mighty Overview
Elmo the Mighty is a 1919 American silent adventure serial directed by Henry MacRae and starring Elmo Lincoln. Lincoln had recently become known for his appearance in Tarzan of the Apes, and this serial drew attention from viewers familiar with that earlier role. The film belongs to the adventure and action serial tradition of the late silent era, when stories were released in multiple successive chapters.
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What is Elmo the Mighty about?
Elmo the Mighty is a 1919 silent adventure serial centered on its title hero. It belongs to the action-driven serial tradition of early American cinema.
Who played Elmo the Mighty?
Elmo Lincoln starred in the serial. Viewers already knew him from his appearance in Tarzan of the Apes.
Why was Elmo Lincoln's casting notable?
Lincoln had recently become known for playing Tarzan of the Apes. His role in Elmo the Mighty attracted viewers familiar with that earlier performance.
When was Elmo the Mighty released?
The serial was released in 1919. It was directed by Henry MacRae.
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