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

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 1, 1927

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Colorcraft Pictures

Cast

Francis X. Bushman,Johnnie Walker,Alice Calhoun,Enid Bennett

Director

Arthur Maude

Writer

Arthur Maude

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0221180