A Message to Garcia...the movie.
As you most likely know, Elbert Hubbard was famous for his essay called A Message to Garcia. I have a challenge for film buffs and budding film producers/directors that may be reading this.
Film Buffs: A Message to Garcia was first made into a motion picture in 1916 by Thomas Edison. It was a silent film. In 1936 a "talkie" film was made by Twentieth Century Fox that was directed by George Marshall and featured Wallace Beery, Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Alan Hale, Herbert Mundin, Mona Barrie, and Enrique Acosta as Garcia. Have you seen either one of these films? Tell us about them. Where can we get a copy?
Film Makers: I think that a feature film about Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters would be an excellent idea. You have a steamy illicit affair, a wildly successful business, moody artisans, famous people, women's lib, and tragic deaths. What more can you ask for...and it is all true. (and a beautiful Campus ready for it's close up - well almost )
Stop by the Roycroft Campus ...my people will talk to your people.
Julie
