The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross is a 1927 MGM silent fictionalized film short in two-color Technicolor, about the making of the U.S. flag by Betsy Ross. It was the first of the "Great Events" series co-produced by Technicolor and Colorcraft Pictures Inc., and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The basically true story is combined with a completely fictional subplot in which a British soldier crosses enemy lines to visit his wife, a friend of Betsy Ross.
The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross (1927)
Directed by Arthur Maude
Genres - Drama, History, Silent Film |
Sub-Genres - Silent Film |
Release Date - Oct 1, 1927 |
Run Time - 20 min. |
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Movie Info
Budget
$17,774
Themes
Tags
American Flag, American Revolution, British, Friend, George Washington, Husband, Opponent, Plot, Short, Soldier, Tale
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Alternate Titles
Great Events #1: The Flag
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The Flag
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The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross
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