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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

History, Drama

20m

October 1, 1927 (97 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Francis X. Bushman

Francis X. Bushman

George Washington

Birthday: January 9, 1883

44 August 23, 1966 (83)
Enid Bennett

Enid Bennett

Betsy Ross

Birthday: July 14, 1893

34 May 14, 1969 (75)
Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker

Charles Brandon (as Johnny Walker)

Birthday: January 7, 1894

33 December 5, 1949 (55)
Alice Calhoun

Alice Calhoun

Edith Brandon

Birthday: November 21, 1900

26 June 3, 1966 (65)