The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross (1927)
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.
Director: Arthur Maude
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 1, 1927
Cast
- Francis X. Bushman - George Washington
- Enid Bennett - Betsy Ross
- Johnnie Walker - Charles Brandon (as Johnny Walker)
- Alice Calhoun - Edith Brandon
Screenplay
Production: Colorcraft Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, american revolution, usa history
More Films by Director: Arthur Maude
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross?
- The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross was directed by Arthur Maude.
- Who stars in The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross?
- The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross stars Francis X. Bushman, Enid Bennett, Johnnie Walker, Alice Calhoun.
- How long is The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross?
- The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross?
- The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross produced?
- The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross was produced in United States of America.