The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Director | Arthur Maude |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between a pivotal historical moment and a private dilemma, using Betsy Ross's home as a microcosm of the emerging nation. It relies on a classic melodramatic framework to explore the tension between duty and compassion.
What lingers after the viewing is a sense of intimacy with history, a reminder that national symbols are born not only from battles but from quiet acts of courage and difficult personal choices. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arthur Maude
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With a warm drink on a quiet afternoon, appreciating a personal story set against a grand historical backdrop.
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