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America (1924)

141 min  -  Drama | History  -   21 February 1924 (USA)
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The story of a family caught up in the American Revolutionary War.

Director:

D.W. Griffith

Writers:

Robert W. Chambers (screenplay), Robert W. Chambers (story)

Stars:

Neil Hamilton, Carol Dempster and Erville Alderson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Neil Hamilton Neil Hamilton ...
Nathan Holden
Erville Alderson Erville Alderson ...
Justice Montague
Carol Dempster Carol Dempster ...
Miss Nancy Montague
Charles Emmett Mack Charles Emmett Mack ...
Justice Charles Montague
Lee Beggs Lee Beggs ...
John Dunton John Dunton ...
Arthur Donaldson Arthur Donaldson ...
Charles Bennett Charles Bennett ...
Downing Clarke Downing Clarke ...
Lord Chamberlain
Frank Walsh Frank Walsh ...
Frank McGlynn Sr. Frank McGlynn Sr. ...
Arthur Dewey Arthur Dewey ...
P.R. Scammon P.R. Scammon ...
Lionel Barrymore ...
Capt. Walter Butler
Sydney Deane Sydney Deane ...
Sir Ashley Montague
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Storyline

The story of a family caught up in the American Revolutionary War.

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Plot Keywords:

Card Game | Patriotism | Epic | Thomas Jefferson | Battle  | See more »

Taglines:

Love of tender girlhood! Passionate deeds of heroes! A rushing, leaping drama of charm and excitement! See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Love and Sacrifice See more »

Filming Locations:

Farmington, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

D.W. Griffith Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (Killiam Restoration with narration)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This film is regarded as major turning point in the career of D.W. Griffith. Its critical and public failure ended Griffith's tenure as the industry's preeminent director. See more »

Connections

Edited into The Negro Soldier (1944) See more »