The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross

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The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross (1927)

Directed by Arthur Maude

History, Drama · 20m

George Washington, commander of revolutionary American forces, ends a squabble among the colonies as to under which flag the Americans will fight the British by recommending a new flag for all the colonies. He asks Betsy Ross to design and create the first flag. Meanwhile, British officer Brandon has crossed enemy lines in order to visit secretly his wife, who boards in the same house as Betsy Ross. Ross helps Mrs. Brandon hide her husband, but then Washington himself discovers the hidden enemy and must decide whether love or the rules of war shall prevail.

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Cast

Francis X. Bushman George Washington Enid Bennett Betsy Ross Johnnie Walker Charles Brandon (as Johnny Walker) Alice Calhoun Edith Brandon

Crew

Director
Arthur Maude
Writer
Arthur Maude

Details

Release date
1927-10-01
Runtime
20m
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
EN
Countries
United States of America
Production
Colorcraft Pictures