The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross 96 years old

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.

Credits

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

Name Character
Francis X. Bushman He was 44, 83 years old when he died as George Washington
Johnnie Walker He was 33, 55 years old when he died as Charles Brandon (as Johnny Walker)
Enid Bennett She was 34, 75 years old when she died as Betsy Ross

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

Name Department
Ray Rennahan as Cinematography. He was 31 (84) years old when He died Crew
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The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross (96 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, October 01, 1927
  • Runtime: 20 minutes