The Economic Times

An intern sorting old film cans in New York found a 1915 movie about Abraham Lincoln; it was the only known surviving copy of a film historians believed was lost

In an exciting turn of events, an intern at a New York film archive stumbled upon five reels of the silent film The Heart of Lincoln. This remarkable find, once thought to be forever lost, opens a new chapter for historians and filmmakers alike. Restoration efforts are now underway, promising modern audiences a glimpse into early American cinema and its portrayal of the iconic Abraham Lincoln.