The Sinking of the Lusitania

The Sinking of the Lusitania

1918 · 12 min · ★ 6.5 · War, Animation, History, Drama

Winsor McCay recreates the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania by a German U-boat in this propaganda piece designed to stir up anti-German sentiment during World War I.

Directed by Winsor McCay · Written by Winsor McCay

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