Barbara Frietchie
Synopsis
An old woman in Frederick, Maryland during the U.S. Civil War displays her American flag in defiance of the armies of Confederate general Thomas J. Jackson. Based on the folk tale that grew from the poem by John Greenleaf Whittier.
Top Cast
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Barbara Frietchie
Mary Miles Minter
Barbara - Mrs. Frietchie's Granddaughter
Guy Coombs
Captain Trumbull
Fraunie Fraunholz
Jack Negly
Lewis Sealy
Judge Frietchie
Frederick Heck
Colonel Negly
Wallace Scott
Arthur Frietchie
Anna Q. Nilsson
Sue Negly
Myra Brooks
Mammy Lu
Charles Hartley
Uncle Joe
William A. Morse
Fred Gelwex
Jack Burns
Tom Green
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Blaché
- Screenplay & Story
- John Greenleaf Whittier, Clyde Fitch, Clarence J. Harris
- Original Title
- Barbara Frietchie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Popular Plays and Players Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Blaché
John Greenleaf Whittier, Clyde Fitch, Clarence J. Harris
Herbert Blaché, Alice Guy-Blaché, Louis B. Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Blaché
Director
John Greenleaf Whittier
Writer
Clyde Fitch
Writer
Clarence J. Harris
Writer
Herbert Blaché
Producer
Alice Guy-Blaché
Producer
Louis B. Mayer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbara Frietchie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barbara Frietchie about?
An old woman in Frederick, Maryland during the U.S. Civil War displays her American flag in defiance of the armies of Confederate general Thomas J. Jackson. Based on the folk tale that grew from the poem by John Greenleaf Whittier.
Who directed Barbara Frietchie?
Barbara Frietchie was directed by Herbert Blaché.
Who stars in Barbara Frietchie?
The principal cast of Barbara Frietchie includes Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, Mary Miles Minter, Guy Coombs, Fraunie Fraunholz, Lewis Sealy.
When was Barbara Frietchie released and how long is it?
Barbara Frietchie was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.