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

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

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📜 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.
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📆 Date Released: 1927-10-01
⌚ Running Time: 20 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 3.0

Beloved Cast

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

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