America

"A Thrilling Story of Love and Romance"

Feb 21 1924 Passed 2h 21m
Drama, History, War

The story of a family caught up in the American Revolutionary War.

Plot

The first half of the film portrays the struggle of the under-armed, under-manned colonists against the British Redcoats at Lexington, Bunker Hill and Valley Forge. Other landmarks of the American Revolution shown include the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's midnight ride and Patrick Henry's (played by Frank McGlyyn Jr. and not played by his father Frank McGlynn Sr) inflammatory speeches to the VIrginia House of Burgesses. The second half dwells on the bloody Indian War of Mohawk Valley. THe parts are tied together by the troubled romance between a young patriot, Nathan Holden (Neal Hamilton)and Nancy Montague (Carol Dempster), the daughter of a Tory Judge.

Written by

Robert W. Chambers

Directed by

D.W. Griffith

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

D.W. Griffith Productions

Languages

No Language

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
496
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA