The Spirit of the Flag (1913)

Dr. Reid, a young American physician in the Philippines, risks his life in the cause of patriotism, and eventually wins the love of the girl of his choice. With the idea of developing in ... See full summary »

Director:

Allan Dwan

Writer:

Wallace Reid

Stars:

Wallace Reid, Pauline Bush, Jessalyn Van Trump

Cast

Cast overview:
Wallace Reid	...	Dr. Reid
Pauline Bush	...	American Schoolteacher
Jessalyn Van Trump	...	Bonita
Arthur Rosson	...	Bonita's Father
David Kirkland	...	Spanish Renegade
Marshall Neilan	...	Doctor

Storyline

Dr. Reid, a young American physician in the Philippines, risks his life in the cause of patriotism, and eventually wins the love of the girl of his choice. With the idea of developing in the natives in his community the spirit of manly citizenship, Dr. Reid requests the War Department to furnish him with a number of discarded Winchesters with which to drill the natives. His request is granted and he succeeds in getting together quite an enthusiastic company. Dr, Reid is not the only instructor in patriotism. Young Pauline Bush, a teacher in the Islands, has for some time been instructing her pupils in all that the American flag means to her. When she finds that Dr, Reid is also patriotically inclined, a bond of friendship is cemented between the two Americans. Bonita, one of Pauline's pupils, has for some time been deeply but hopelessly in love with the young doctor, and is very despondent when she sees the growing attraction between the young Americans. Her father wishes to join Dr. ...

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Plot Keywords:

south seas

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Genres:

Drama | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 1913 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bison Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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