The Spirit of the USA
“Afire with the Heart Blood of Every Mother in the Universe”
Synopsis
Johnnie Gains, son of a farming couple, is industrious and imbued with a spirit of sacrifice. Rejected for military service because of an eye injury, he enlists in the Salvation Army.
Top Cast
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Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Gains
Mary Carr
Mary Gains
Rosemary Cooper
Zelda Burrows
Carl Stockdale
Thomas Gains
Gloria Grey
Gretchen Schultz
Richard Morris
Grandpa Gains
David Kirby
Jim Fuller
Mark Fenton
John J. Burrows
William S. Hooser
Otto Schultz
Cuyler Supplee
Silas Gains
Dick Brandon
Little Johnnie Gains as a Child
Newton House
Little Silas Gains as a Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emory Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilie Johnson
- Original Title
- The Spirit of the USA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Emory Johnson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emory Johnson
Emilie Johnson
Leon Eycke, Ross Fisher
Emory Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Emory Johnson
Director
Emory Johnson
Producer
Leon Eycke
Director of Photography
Ross Fisher
Director of Photography
Emilie Johnson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spirit of the USA
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What is The Spirit of the USA about?
Johnnie Gains, son of a farming couple, is industrious and imbued with a spirit of sacrifice. Rejected for military service because of an eye injury, he enlists in the Salvation Army.
Who directed The Spirit of the USA?
The Spirit of the USA was directed by Emory Johnson.
Who stars in The Spirit of the USA?
The principal cast of The Spirit of the USA includes Johnnie Walker, Mary Carr, Rosemary Cooper, Carl Stockdale, Gloria Grey.
When was The Spirit of the USA released and how long is it?
The Spirit of the USA was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.