Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
Synopsis
Williamsburg: the Story of a Patriot tells the story of Virginia's role in American Independence (up to the point of voting to propose independence at the Second Continental Congress), from the point of view of John Fry (played by a young Jack Lord), a fictional Virginia planter elected to the House of Burgesses.
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The Story of a Patriot - Filming Locations “Then & Now” - Colonial Williamsburg (2023)
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-05-01
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Jack Lord
John Fry
Leora Dana
Anne Fry
Margery Maude
Madam Fry
Richard Striker
Robert Fry
Karin Wolfe
Caroline Fry
Robert Carroll
Patrick Henry
Charles G. Martin
George Washington
Frederic Warriner
Thomas Jefferson
Francis Compton
George Wythe
Michael Laurence
John Randolph
Ralph Sumpter
Peyton Randolph
House Jameson
William Byrd III
Clarence Derwent
Lord Botetourt
John Goodbody
The Reverend Mr. Price
Orin M. Bullock Jr.
Richard Henry Lee
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmet Lavery
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
Emmet Lavery
Bernard Herrmann
William H. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Emmet Lavery
Writer
George Seaton
Director
William H. Wright
Producer
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What is Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot about?
Williamsburg: the Story of a Patriot tells the story of Virginia's role in American Independence (up to the point of voting to propose independence at the Second Continental Congress), from the point of view of John Fry (played by a young Jack Lord), a fictional Virginia planter elected to the House of Burgesses.
Who directed Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot?
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot?
The principal cast of Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot includes Jack Lord, Leora Dana, Margery Maude, Richard Striker, Karin Wolfe.
When was Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot released and how long is it?
Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot was composed by Bernard Herrmann.