The Heart of a Hero

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The Heart of a Hero
Directed by Emile Chautard
George Archainbaud (ass't director)
M.N. Litson (ass't director)
Written by Frances Marion
Based onthe play Nathan Hale by Clyde Fitch
Produced byWorld Film Corporation
William A. Brady
Starring Robert Warwick
Gail Kane
CinematographyLucien Tainguy(it)
Distributed by World Film Corporation
Release date
  • November 6, 1916 (1916-11-06)
Running time
six reels
CountryUSA
LanguageSilent..English titles

The Heart of a Hero is a surviving 1916 silent film historical drama based upon the 1898 play Nathan Hale by Clyde Fitch, directed by Emile Chautard and starring Robert Warwick and Gail Kane. It was produced and distributed by World Film Corporation. [1] [2]

Contents

Prints exist at George Eastman House and the Library of Congress. [3]

Plot

The story of Nathan Hale, an American soldier and spy from his days as a teacher to his eventual capture and execution.

Cast

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