Cohen Saves the Flag
Synopsis
Cohen and his rival Goldberg enlist in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Goldberg receives a lieutenant’s commission while Cohen becomes a sergeant. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Cohen inadvertently becomes a hero when he tosses back an enemy hand grenade and raises a fallen flag in the midst of the conflict. Goldberg conspires to have Cohen shot by a firing squad, but Cohen’s girlfriend Rebecca rides to the rescue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mack Sennett
- Original Title
- Cohen Saves the Flag
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mack Sennett
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Mack Sennett
Director
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What is Cohen Saves the Flag about?
Cohen and his rival Goldberg enlist in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Goldberg receives a lieutenant’s commission while Cohen becomes a sergeant. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Cohen inadvertently becomes a hero when he tosses back an enemy hand grenade and raises a fallen flag in the midst of the conflict. Goldberg conspires to have Cohen shot by a firing squad, but Cohen’s girlfriend Rebecca rides to the rescue.
Who directed Cohen Saves the Flag?
Cohen Saves the Flag was directed by Mack Sennett.
Who stars in Cohen Saves the Flag?
The principal cast of Cohen Saves the Flag includes Ford Sterling, Mabel Normand, Henry Lehrman.
When was Cohen Saves the Flag released and how long is it?
Cohen Saves the Flag was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 13m.