My Own United States
“THE MOST INTERESTING PAGES OF AMERICAN HISTORY-NOT A WAR PICTURE! A BIG, THROBBING ROMANCE.”
Synopsis
When his son is reluctant to fight for democracy Philip Nolan II shares with him the secret he has long held, the treason of the first Philip Nolan "The Man Without a Country." He explains how the elder Nolan played into the hands of Aaron Burr; how Thomas Jefferson was elected president over Burr; how Alexander Hamilton prevented the conscienceless Burr becoming governor of New York; the duel between Hamilton and Burr; how Philip Nolan was later arrested on his wedding night for aiding Burr, who had conspired to start a rival government in the south to wage war against the United States, and how he was later banished from the United States for saying "Damn the United States! I wish I might never hear its name again," and how Philip Nolan died kissing the flag of the country he had execrated. Understanding how important freedom is the younger Nolan rushes to enlist.
Top Cast
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Arnold Daly
Lt. Philip Nolan I, II, III, IV
Sidney Bracey
Capt. Rene Gautier
Eddie Dunn
Gen. Wilkinson
Claude Cooper
William Bayard
Mary Carr
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton
Anna Lehr
Agnes Churchill
Frederick Truesdell
Mr. Pendleton
Charles E. Graham
Col. Aaron Burr
Duncan McRae
Gen. Alexander Hamilton
P.R. Scammon
President Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Donnelly
Gen. George Churchill
John Levering
Justice Col. George Morgan
F.C. Earle
Andrew Jackson
William V. Miller
Mr. Van Ness
Shorty Hamilton
Lt. Gaines
Richard Wangermann
Dr. Hossack
Fred Herzog
Adm. Stephen Decator
Frank Murray
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John W. Noble
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Everett Hale, Anthony Paul Kelly
- Original Title
- My Own United States
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- The Frohman Amusement Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John W. Noble
Edward Everett Hale, Anthony Paul Kelly
Herbert Oswald Carleton
Department Leadership Roster
John W. Noble
Director
Herbert Oswald Carleton
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is My Own United States about?
When his son is reluctant to fight for democracy Philip Nolan II shares with him the secret he has long held, the treason of the first Philip Nolan "The Man Without a Country." He explains how the elder Nolan played into the hands of Aaron Burr; how Thomas Jefferson was elected president over Burr; how Alexander Hamilton prevented the conscienceless Burr becoming governor of New York; the duel between Hamilton and Burr; how Philip Nolan was later arrested on his wedding night for aiding Burr, who had conspired to start a rival government in the south to wage war against the United States, and how he was later banished from the United States for saying "Damn the United States! I wish I might never hear its name again," and how Philip Nolan died kissing the flag of the country he had execrated. Understanding how important freedom is the younger Nolan rushes to enlist.
Who directed My Own United States?
My Own United States was directed by John W. Noble.
Who stars in My Own United States?
The principal cast of My Own United States includes Arnold Daly, Sidney Bracey, Eddie Dunn, Claude Cooper, Mary Carr.
When was My Own United States released and how long is it?
My Own United States was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.