Uncle Sam of Freedom Ridge
Cast & Crew
George A. Beranger
George Macquarrie
William Corbett
Paul Kelly
Helen Flint
Eugene Keith
Film Details
Synopsis
Sam, a mountaineer who has seen service in the Civil War, proudly offers his only son, Young Sam, when the United States enters the Great War. Selected to represent the symbolic personage of Uncle Sam at the Red Cross Bazaar, Sam is in his glory until he receives news of his son's death. When Armistice Day arrives, Sam, determined that his son's sacrifice will not be in vain, strongly supports the League of Nations. Heartbroken when the Senate refuses to pass the treaty, Sam shoots himself with the pistol he had used during the Civil War. Before dying, Sam writes an eloquent plea on behalf of the League.
Director
George A. Beranger
Cast
George Macquarrie
William Corbett
Paul Kelly
Helen Flint
Eugene Keith
Leslie Hunt
Sheridan Tansey
Jack Newton
Film Details
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Montague's novel first appeared in Atlantic Monthly in June 1920. This film, a non-partisan plea for The League of Nations, was used at campaign rallies for the Democratic party. It was the first release of Harry Levey Productions, a company formed out of Levey's distribution corporation. The film opened in New York on September 26, 1920.
