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  • The Birth of the Star Spangled Banner (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Birth of the Star Spangled Banner (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

It was just one hundred years ago that the national anthem of the United States came into existence. In this film we have attempted to present the dramatic events which led to its creation, in a realistic and accurate manner. When the ...See moreIt was just one hundred years ago that the national anthem of the United States came into existence. In this film we have attempted to present the dramatic events which led to its creation, in a realistic and accurate manner. When the combined military and naval forces of the British were threatening Washington during the fall of 1814, President Madison, fearing for the safety of the Declaration of Independence, sent it, in the care of Captain Potter, his aide, to the commandant of Fort McHenry at Baltimore. On his way to Baltimore, Potter stopped at the house of Dr. Beanes. While they were at dinner, a British reconnoitering party, consisting of General Ross and his aides, invested the house. Potter and Helen Beanes took refuge behind a secret panel in the dining room. From this position, Potter heard General Ross say that Baltimore would be attacked by land and sea within two days. To save Dr. Beanes from torture when the Captain's hat was discovered. Potter jumped from his hiding place, and, after holding the British officers at the point of his pistol, escaped. Dr. Beanes was taken aboard the British cartel ship, while Potter delivered his mission and warning of the British attack to the commandant of Fort McHenry. Helen Beanes appealed to President Madison to help her father, and the President sent one of his aides, and a certain Francis Scott Key to interview Admiral Cockburn. Admiral Cockburn agreed to release the doctor, but insisted that both Americans should remain aboard the cartel ship "Minden" until the forthcoming battle was over. So Key was forced to watch the long bombardment of Fort McHenry throughout the long night. "The rockets' red glare; The bombs bursting in air; Gave proof through the night; That our flag was still there." But towards morning, the fire of the fort slackened, and Key feared it had surrendered. His feelings, when the first rays of the sun fell on the fluttering flag are embodied in the great song he wrote for his country. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
George Lessey (as George A. Lessey)
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Aug 28, 1914 (United States)

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18 cast members
Name Known for
Augustus Phillips
Francis Scott Key Francis Scott Key   See fewer
Ben F. Wilson
Captain Potter Captain Potter   See fewer
Charles Sutton
President Madison President Madison   See fewer
Mrs. William Bechtel
Dolly Madison Dolly Madison   See fewer
Carlton S. King
Dr. Beanes (as Carlton King) Dr. Beanes (as Carlton King)   See fewer
Gertrude McCoy
Helen Beanes Helen Beanes   See fewer
Harry Linson
General Ross General Ross   See fewer
Richard Tucker
Lieutenant Cusack Lieutenant Cusack   See fewer
Joseph W. Girard
Major Armistead Major Armistead   See fewer
Warren Cook
General Strickler General Strickler   See fewer
Joseph Manning
Admiral Cockleith (as Joe Manning) Admiral Cockleith (as Joe Manning)   See fewer
Saul Harrison
Captain Skinner Captain Skinner   See fewer
William West
The Physician The Physician   See fewer
Richard Neill
Aide to General Ross Aide to General Ross   See fewer
Duncan McRae
Aide to General Ross Aide to General Ross   See fewer
Harry Beaumont
Aide to General Ross Aide to General Ross   See fewer
Edward Earle
Aide to General Ross Aide to General Ross   See fewer
Robert Emmett Tansey
Actor (as Robert Tansey) Actor (as Robert Tansey)   See fewer
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