The Heart of a Hero is a surviving 1916 silent film historical drama based upon the 1898 play Nathan Hale by Clyde Fitch, directed by Emile Chautard and starring Robert Warwick and Gail Kane. It was produced and distributed by World Film Corporation.[1][2]
| The Heart of a Hero | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Emile Chautard George Archainbaud (ass't director) M.N. Litson (ass't director) |
| Written by | Frances Marion |
| Based on | the play Nathan Hale by Clyde Fitch |
| Produced by | World Film Corporation William A. Brady |
| Starring | Robert Warwick Gail Kane |
| Cinematography | Lucien Tainguy(it) |
| Distributed by | World Film Corporation |
Release date | November 6, 1916 |
Running time | six reels |
| Country | USA |
| Language | Silent..English titles |
Prints exist at George Eastman House and the Library of Congress.[3]
Plot edit
The story of Nathan Hale, an American soldier and spy from his days as a teacher to his eventual capture and execution.
Cast edit
- Robert Warwick - Nathan Hale
- Gail Kane - Alice Adams
- Alec B. Francis - Colonel Knowlton
- George MacQuarrie - Guy Fitzroy
- Clifford Grey - Tom Adams
- Henry West - Cunningham
- Charles Jackson - Thomas Jefferson
- Clara Whipple - Widow Chichester
- Mildred Havens - Amy Brandon
- Herbert Evans - William Howe
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- The Heart of a Hero at AllMovie
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