The Heart of a Hero (1916)

1916 · Ephemeral film · 15 min · dir. Émile Chautard

The story of Nathan Hale, who said "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Thrilling, patriotic, inspiring!

• Drama
• War

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Synopsis

This is a visualization of the life of patriot Nathan Hale which is based on a play by Clyde Fitch. Robert Warwick plays Nathan (and does a fine job) and Gail Kane the girl whom he loves (Alice Adams).

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Details

Director

Émile Chautard

Writer

Frances Marion

Cinematography

Lucien Tainguy

Studio

World Film

Released

1916-11-06

Running time

15 minutes

Cast & crew

• ÉÉmile Chautard Director
• RRobert Warwick
• GGail Kane
• AAlec B. Francis
• GGeorge MacQuarrie
• CClifford Grey
• HHenry West
• CCharles Jackson
• CClara Whipple

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