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The Heart of a Hero (1916)

1h 8m

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The Heart of a Hero (1916)

Name: The Heart of a Hero
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1916-11-06

1h 8m

Running Time

Plot.

This is a visualization of the life of patriot Nathan Hale which is based on a play by Clyde Fitch. Robert Warwick plays Nathan (and does a fine job) and Gail Kane the girl whom he loves (Alice Adams).

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Cast & Crew.

Robert Warwick

Nathan Hale

Gail Kane

Alice Adams

Alec B. Francis

Col. Knowlton

George MacQuarrie

Guy Fitzroy

Clifford Grey

Tom Adams

Henry West

Cunningham

Charles Jackson

Thomas Jefferson

Clara Whipple

Widow Chichester

Mildred Havens

Amy Brandon

Herbert Evans

William Howe

Émile Chautard

Director

Frances Marion

Writer

Lucien Tainguy

Director of Photography

Clyde Fitch

Theatre Play

Media.

Details.

Release Date
November 6, 1916

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 8m

Content Rating
NR

Genres
Drama War & Politics

Last updated: 2025-02-16

Wiki.

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.

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