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

The Flag: A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross 1927

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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.

1927

The Virgin Queen

The Virgin Queen 1928

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The Virgin Queen is a 1928 MGM silent fictionalized film short in two-color Technicolor. It was the third short film produced as part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Great Events" series.

1928

Cleopatra

Cleopatra 1928

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An early retelling of Cleopatra’s story.

1928

Light of India

Light of India 1929

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Light of India is a 1929 MGM short silent film short in two-color Technicolor. It was the tenth film produced as part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Great Events" series.

1929