
A Message to Garcia
War
Overview
Filmed in Cuba, A Message to Garcia is an adventure story based on the writings of Elbert Hubbard
Top Cast


Mabel Trunnelle
Mabel Trunnelle
Dolores
Mabel Trunnelle
Dolores


Robert Conness
Robert Conness
Lieutenant Rowan
Robert Conness
Lieutenant Rowan


Herbert Prior
Herbert Prior
Josi
Herbert Prior
Josi


Paul Everton
Paul Everton
The Spanish ambassador
Paul Everton
The Spanish ambassador


Bigelow Cooper
Bigelow Cooper
Captain Gonzalles
Bigelow Cooper
Captain Gonzalles
Robert Kegerreis
Robert Kegerreis
Captain Hernandez
Robert Kegerreis
Captain Hernandez
Brad Sutton
Brad Sutton
Captain Sigsbee
Brad Sutton
Captain Sigsbee
Charles Sutton
Charles Sutton
Emanuel Garcia
Charles Sutton
Emanuel Garcia
Helen Strickland
Helen Strickland
Rosa Gonzales
Helen Strickland
Rosa Gonzales
Ray Fairchild
Ray Fairchild
'Butcher' Weyler
Ray Fairchild
'Butcher' Weyler
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