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Touched By Fire
Bleeding Kansas 1854-1861

"Touched By Fire" is the story of the events in Kansas in 1854-1861 leading to the onset of the Civil War. This 80 minute documentary includes historic photographs, interviews with historians and dramatic reenactments. The central figure in this story is the abolitionist John Brown. The images here present the reenactment of parts of the life of John Brown including the early battles, his capture after the attack on Harpers Ferry, and his hanging. The film was produced by Lone Chimney Productions of Wichita, KS. Copies can be ordered from Fall River Productions The music features the Free Staters, the Gum Springs Serenaders, and Song of the Redeemed. It is available through The Free Staters, This collection of pictures records the Story of Touched By Fire as presented in images from the movie itself. A related set of pictures The Making of Touched By Fireshows the actions of the movie makers and talent during preparation and filming.
This collection consists of 15 distinct stereo views. These can either be ordered separately or as complete boxed stereo set (all 15 views in a storage box)
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 01 The Early Days John Brown and his men
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 02 The Early Days Osawatomie Brown's men wait in camp near Osawatomie
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 03 The Early Days Osawatomie Brown's Men wait for the call to "Places, Action!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 04 The Early Days Osawatomie "my son, my son ... I'll take this war to the end!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 05 The Early Days Osawatomie Brown's men gather in the woods beyond the Mariais des Cygnes, waiting the attack of the proslavers.
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 06 The Battle at Black Jack 9th Texas Infantry, C.S.A. (part of the cast) Waiting for the call "Places, Action!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 07 The Battle at Black Jack 8th Kansas Infantry, U.S.A. (part of the cast) Waiting for the call "Places, Action!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 08 The Battle at Black Jack 8th Kansas Infantry, U.S.A. (part of the cast) Waiting for the call "Places, Action!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 09 The Battle at Black Jack Jonathon Goering in a starring role.
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 10 The Battle at Black Jack death of a pro-slaver!
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 11 The Battle at Black Jack He's wounded!
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 12 Capture of John Brown Waiting for the call to "Action!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 13 Capture of John Brown Transport to the gallows
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 14 The Hanging Waiting for the call to "Action!"
Cinema Series Touched By Fire 15 The Hanging Condemned to death by hanging.
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