"The story of Nathan Hale, who said "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Thrilling, patriotic, inspiring!" 06 November 1916 Drama, War 68 mins
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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Robert Warwick as Nathan Hale
Gail Kane as Alice Adams
Alec B. Francis as Col. Knowlton
George MacQuarrie as Guy Fitzroy
Clifford Grey as Tom Adams
Henry West as Cunningham
Charles Jackson as Thomas Jefferson
Clara Whipple as Widow Chichester
Mildred Havens as Amy Brandon
Herbert Evans as William Howe
Émile Chautard Director
Frances Marion Writer
Lucien Tainguy Director of Photography
Clyde Fitch Theatre Play
United States 06 November 1916
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