The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur MaudeDirector
- Arthur MaudeWriter
Cast
- Francis X. BushmanGeorge Washington
- Enid BennettBetsy Ross
- Johnnie WalkerCharles Brandon (as Johnny Walker)
- Alice CalhounEdith Brandon
Themes
silent filmamerican revolutionusa history