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1. Cast

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     Eagle Eye

     Villa's servant
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     Robert Harron

     American lover
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     Irene Hunt

     Villa's Sister
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     W.H. Lawrence

     Federal Officer
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     Walter Long

     Federal Officer
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     Mae Marsh

     American lover

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Life_of_General_VillaThe Life of General Villa - Wikipedia

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   The Life of General Villa (1914) is a silent biographical action – drama film starring Pancho Villa as himself, shot on location during a civil war. The film incorporated both staged scenes and authentic live footage from real battles during the Mexican Revolution, around which the plot of the film revolves.

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4. www.imdb.com › title › tt0004223The Life of General Villa (1914) - IMDb

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   A lost film that depicts the life and battles of Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, based on a novel by Frank E. Woods. The film features actual battle scenes shot under fire by Mutual cameramen and stars Eagle Eye, Robert Harron and Irene Hunt.

   • 6.3/10 (72)
   • Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography

   • Director: Christy Cabanne, Raoul Walsh
   • Release Date: 1914-05-09

5. www.britannica.com › biography › Pancho-VillaPancho Villa | Real Name, Death, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 20, 1998 · Pancho Villa (born June 5, 1878, Hacienda de Río Grande, San Juan del Río, Durango, Mexico—died July 20, 1923, Parral, Chihuahua) was a Mexican revolutionary and guerrilla leader who fought against the regimes of both Porfirio Díaz and Victoriano Huerta and after 1914 engaged in civil war and banditry.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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   Does 'the life of General Villa' still exist today?

   • Only bits and pieces of the original war footage of “The Life of General Villa” survive today. Otherwise, the existence of this extraordinary Hollywood movie is lost to history.

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   Why was the life of General Villa so popular?

   • The Life of General Villa premiered to much excitement. The film fed the U.S. audience’s obsession with the Mexican Revolution, and was even more acclaimed for starring General Villa himself. But its popularity appears to be relatively short-lived, possibly as a result of the actions of the film’s star.

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   Is the life of General Villa based on a true story?

   • The Life of General Villa (1914) is a silent biographical action – drama film starring Pancho Villa as himself, shot on location during a civil war. The film incorporated both staged scenes and authentic live footage from real battles during the Mexican Revolution, around which the plot of the film revolves.

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   Does General Villa appear in battle scenes?

   • General Villa himself, with his generals, appears in many of the scenes. The famous Constitutionalist leader is seen to good advantage. The old saying that "War is Hell" is well exemplified in the pictures showing the burning of the dead and other views of the seamy side of the conflict. Some of the battle scenes are shown as battle scenes.

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › uncovering-theUncovering the Truth Behind the Myth of Pancho Villa, Movie ...

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   Nov 6, 2012 · Did the Mexican rebel sign a deal with a newsreel company to fight his battles for the cameras? Explore the truth behind the legend of Pancho Villa, movie star, and how it shaped the media war in the Mexican Revolution.

8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0004223The Life of General Villa (1914) - Plot - IMDb

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   A silent film that depicts the life and career of Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, from his revenge for his sister's abduction to his rise to power. The film features vivid battle scenes, historical events, and a sub-title narration of Villa's tragedy.

9. www.thedailybeast.com › how-a-hollywood-filmHow a Hollywood Film Starring Pancho Villa Got Lost to Legend

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   Apr 18, 2020 · Only bits and pieces of the original war footage of “The Life of General Villa” survive today. Otherwise, the existence of this extraordinary Hollywood movie is lost to history. Allison...

10. www.tcm.com › 562226 › the-life-of-general-villaThe Life of General Villa (1914) - Turner Classic Movies

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    The early life of General Pancho Villa is dramatized, after which scenes of the Mexican war, particularly the Battle of Torreon are depicted. Director Christy Cabanne