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The US version starts with redesigned opening credits with various scenes from the film while the credits fade in.

The German version begins with aerial shots of New York.

Afterwards, a man is seen cleaning the statue of Lincoln. A speaker says that this statue serves as a memorial for Abraham Lincoln, who was a strong advocate for human rights.

In the next scene, Lincoln meets Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Lincoln says that with her book, the war was unleashed. He thanks her for the book. Lincoln then goes to the theater. A speaker tells him that today is a historic day. A light-hearted play is performed in Lincoln's honor. An assassin sneaks up behind Lincoln and shoots him before fleeing. The camera pans to the book Uncle Tom's Cabin.

In the next scene, the slave quarters can be seen earlier.

US: 1:29 min.
German version: 3:19 min.


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After the song, George goes over to Tom, who is trying to read from the Bible. George says that Tom sings well, but he can read better and reads to him. Virginia, meanwhile, is tasting the corn cake. The slaves listen as George reads to them.

German version: 54 secs.


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Shelby goes on to say to Legree that he has grown fond of the people and that giving them up is a great pain to them.

German version: 12 secs.


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Shelby continues to ask Legree if he doesn't want to be considerate of Eliza's husband. Legree shakes his head.

German version: 6 secs.


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George excuses himself from the table after the insult against Legree before standing up.

German version: 2 secs.


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Legree finishes his soup, cutting to Mr. and Mrs. Shelby.

German version: 24 secs.


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Eliza asks if she can continue serving. Mrs. Shelby sends Eliza away. Mrs. Shelby asks her husband why the horrible Legree is her guest. She suspects money problems. Mr. Shelby confesses that he had to sell 10 people to Shelby or auction off his farm. Legree wants to pick the people tomorrow, which would wipe out all of Mr. Shelby's debt. Mrs. Shelby says that the debt is immense and no one can take it away from him.

Eliza is doctoring the wound of her husband Harris, who is ranting about Mr. Morrison. He now wants to go to Canada to earn money with which he can buy Eliza and his son's freedom.

German version: 2:43 min.


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George says to his father that he should never have sold George. He then gives him back his college money. Shelby asks who else wants to pay for his college. George says that he wants to make money to buy George back. Shelby says that he has gone crazy but still has the Shelby name. George asks if this is something special.

The next scene starts earlier.

GR: 45 secs.


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Film tear in the German version: Mrs. Shelby leans against the door. The next shot starts earlier.

US: 3 sec.


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Mrs. Shelby runs to her husband and asks him to invite Legree to a farewell dinner. He asks if this really has to be.

German version: 12 secs.


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After the shot, Eliza gets back up with her son to continue running across the ice.

German version: 5 secs.


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Eliza slips and clings to an ice floe. The man narrowly misses her child. Eliza tries to pull herself up on the ice floe.

German version: 20 secs.


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After Legree appears, the US shows the short shot of Eliza running across the ice without showing her fall.

In the German version, Eliza crawls to the reeds.

US: 2 secs.
German version: 6 sec.

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Eliza stands up before walking into the reeds.

German version: 5 secs.


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People on the steamboat can be seen. A boy runs to his mother and says that there are many "negroes" in the back of the ship. A woman says that in the South the "Negroes" live more freely as slaves than the free people because they have no worries. Mr. Saint-Claire replies that there are also people who say that Indians only live well when they are dead. Another woman thinks it is terrible that there are traders who tear families apart for money. Legree asks if she means him, since he is one of those traders. The boy wants to know why the "Negroes" are so sad. Legree asks if he really thinks they are sad. When Legree has gone, the woman says that he is a terrible person.

German version: 1:01 min


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Legree continues walking to his booth with the fruit basket. He wishes those present a good night.

German version: 15 secs.


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After Legree gives Cassy a drink in the cabin, three shots of the steamboat at sunset follow.

German version: 31 secs.


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Tom gives Eva the doll he carved. She is thrilled with the doll and says that its face looks like the baby Jesus'. Tom says that all children's faces look like that. Eva wants to know if the baby Jesus was black or white. Tom says that she shouldn't even think that. Eva wants to ask her father what Tom is saying. After she leaves, Tom says to another man that he has never seen an angel, but that it must be as sweet as this child. The man says that all people are cute when they are little.

German version: 56 secs.


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After Legree takes the shotgun off the wall, Eva asks if a person fell into the water. The next shot begins earlier.

German version: 4 secs.


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Those on board are seen longer, after which Saint-Claire searches for his daughter.

German version: 5 secs.


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More passengers run on deck.

German version: 10 secs.


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After Eva is knocked unconscious, it cuts once more to Saint-Claire and then to Eva. In the next shot, Legree is seen earlier.

German version: 6 secs.


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The maid goes on to say that Mrs. Saint-Claire doesn't want to be awakened until 10:00. Eva wants to give her mother Tom's doll, because Tom says that you should give away what you like. Saint-Claire says Eva should also bring her some medicine against her migraine. The maid and Eva go upstairs. Saint-Claire goes into the next room to have a drink and sees a picture of Eva when she was little on the wall. Suddenly, he notices Harriet, who is also in the room.

German version: 58 secs.


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Saint-Claire is seen longer before Harriet walks out of the room.

German version: 1 sec.


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Probably a film tear: Tom sings the song of the fairies for longer.

German version: 3 secs.


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Ophelia asks how much longer Topsy is going to take with his tasks, while the latter pockets her glasses. He says he is done now. Ophelia looks for her glasses and eventually finds them in Topsy's jacket pocket. Topsy pretends that he doesn't know how they got into his pocket. Ophelia asks if he stole anything else and Topsy confesses that he stole Eva's bag and burned it. Eva comes into the room to give Topsy a talisman, which she takes from her bag. Ophelia realizes that Topsy lied and asks why he said that he stole and burned the bag. He said that he should confess something after all. Eva says that she won't marry Topsy if he continues to cause Ophelia grief. Ophelia says that they can't marry because she can't recolor Topsy. Eva says that she doesn't want a green Topsy at all and is then sent to bed by Ophelia. Topsy says that he is not planning to get married at all.

In the next shot, the people in the saloon are seen earlier.

German version: 2:18 min.


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The singer can be seen for a longer time.

In the next scene, Saint-Claire is talking to his wife. He asks her about Eva. Mrs. Saint-Claire says that she looks much healthier after the trip, but he does not care about her condition. Saint-Claire says that he cares about the health of everyone in the house. Mrs. Saint-Claire comes to talk about Harriet, who is about to leave. The maid comes into the room and says that the doctor is here. Saint-Claire wants to talk to him first, as he says that there are more important things than his wife's imaginary migraine. Mrs. Saint-Claire is horrified at the way her husband spoke to her.

Saint-Claire reports to the doctor that Eva is suffering from a blood disease, which has not been researched very much. There is no remedy. Saint-Claire feels helpless and says that he can't talk to anyone about it not even to his sick wife. The doctor says that Mrs. Saint-Claire is imagining her illness and gives hope, saying to Saint-Claire that even specialists can be wrong. Saint-Claire says that this would be the most beautiful gift of his life.

Virginia reads a letter from Tom, written by Topsy. He writes that he hopes everyone is well and sends his regards. Virginia says that he must be doing well. George says that he wants to keep his promise and buy Tom back. Mr. Shelby says that maybe Tom doesn't need his help anymore since there is a lot going on in Washington right now. He hands him the newspaper and says that Lincoln plans to abolish slavery. George says that it will be a long time before black and white can sit at the same table.

Legree and Cassy walk into a saloon and sit down at a table. The other people are outraged by this. Legree demands to be served. Cassy doesn't want to drink anything but instead wants to get the dress first. Legree gives her money and sends her off.

Cassy is walking down the street and is being picked on by other people because of her expensive clothes. She goes into a store and is led by the owner to a back room where Eliza is hiding with her child. Cassy tells her that Harris will come for her soon, as he has already saved up a lot of money. Cassy tells her that she will have to change her hiding place and hide with Legree himself, as he will never look for her there. Eliza is overjoyed.

Harriet is lighting the candles when Saint-Claire steps up to her. He wants to know from her why she is leaving. Harriet says that no one in the house is happy and therefore she is superfluous.

German version: 7:53 min.