Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 - 1896) was an American author. Her most well known work is Uncle Tom's Cabin.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin," Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel about the evils of slavery, was one of the most famous, and most effective, works of political melodrama ever. This silent version was made 50 years after the Civil War, and is said to be the first American movie to star an African-American actor. In 2012, it was selected for preservation by the United States National Film Registry because of its artistic and historic importance. Directed by William Robert Daly. Starring Sam Lucas as Uncle Tom.
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