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

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The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross is a 1927 short historical drama directed by Arthur Maude, starring Enid Bennett as Betsy Ross, Francis X. Bushman and Johnnie Walker. It runs 20 minutes.

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The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Arthur Maude
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross About?

The premise of The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross without spoilers.

George Washington resolves a dispute over the colonies’ battle flag by commissioning Betsy Ross to design the first Stars and Stripes. Meanwhile, British officer Brandon risks crossing enemy lines to visit his wife, who stays in the same house as Ross. When Washington discovers the hidden officer, he must choose between wartime duty and compassion.

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

· 32 tags
  • george washington character
  • flag
  • british
  • sewing
  • rifle
  • parole
  • kiss
  • husband wife relationship
  • horseback riding
  • french flag
  • flash forward
  • british soldier
+20 more
  • british flag
  • u.s. soldier
  • american flag
  • pregnancy
  • world war one
  • spy
  • seamstress
  • party
  • horse
  • gunfire
  • friendship
  • 1770s
  • philadelphia pennsylvania
  • prisoner of war
  • person in hiding
  • patriotism
  • death threat
  • attic
  • american revolution
  • stars and stripes
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Cast & crew

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

Enid Bennett leads the cast as Betsy Ross, with Francis X. Bushman as George Washington and Johnnie Walker as Charles Brandon (as Johnny Walker). Directed by Arthur Maude; 4 actors are credited in all.

Details

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

Also known as “Great Events #1: The Flag”.

Also known as
  • Great Events #1: The Flag

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The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross, each answered in a sentence.

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 runs 20 minutes.

When was The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross released?

The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross was released on October 1, 1927.

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.

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Who is in the cast of The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross?

The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross stars Enid Bennett as Betsy Ross, Francis X. Bushman as George Washington and Johnnie Walker as Charles Brandon (as Johnny Walker), among 4 credited actors.

Does The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross have a post-credit scene?

No. The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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