The Spirit of the Flag
Synopsis
Dr. Reid, a young American physician in the Philippines, risks his life in the cause of patriotism, and eventually wins the love of the girl of his choice. With the idea of developing in the natives in his community the spirit of manly citizenship, Dr. Reid requests the War Department to furnish him with a number of discarded Winchesters with which to drill the natives. His request is granted, but he runs afoul with the occupant Spanish army.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Reid
- Original Title
- The Spirit of the Flag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Bison Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Wallace Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace Reid
Writer
Allan Dwan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Spirit of the Flag about?
Dr. Reid, a young American physician in the Philippines, risks his life in the cause of patriotism, and eventually wins the love of the girl of his choice. With the idea of developing in the natives in his community the spirit of manly citizenship, Dr. Reid requests the War Department to furnish him with a number of discarded Winchesters with which to drill the natives. His request is granted, but he runs afoul with the occupant Spanish army.
Who directed The Spirit of the Flag?
The Spirit of the Flag was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Spirit of the Flag?
The principal cast of The Spirit of the Flag includes Wallace Reid, Pauline Bush, Jessalyn Van Trump, Arthur Rosson, David Kirkland.
When was The Spirit of the Flag released and how long is it?
The Spirit of the Flag was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spirit of the Flag?
The Spirit of the Flag holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).