The Birth of Patriotism (1917)

The Drama of a Man's Soul Reborn

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Carelessness on the part of Johnny Roberts and the growing drudgery of married life causes an estrangement between Johnny and his wife Mary. The final break comes when Johnny, sick with a fever, returns home to be accused of drunkenness by Mary. Johnny leaves his wife to seek solace in Anne, the innkeeper's daughter, and the two live happily together until the outbreak of the war. When England is threatened, Johnny enlists and is sent to the front. In the meantime, Mary, with her little baby, seeks Anne out to ask for some of her husband's money to take care of the child. A mutual understanding springs up between the two women and upon Johnny's arrival home, the self-sacrificing Anne disappears and Johnny returns to his wife and child.

Director: Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film, woman director

More Films by Director: Eugenie Magnus Ingleton

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birth of Patriotism about?
Carelessness on the part of Johnny Roberts and the growing drudgery of married life causes an estrangement between Johnny and his wife Mary. The final break comes when Johnny, sick with a fever, returns home to be accused of drunkenness by Mary. Johnny leaves his wife to seek solace in Anne, the innkeeper's daughter, and the two live happily together until the outbreak of the war. When England is threatened, Johnny enlists and is sent to the front. In the meantime, Mary, with her little baby, seeks Anne out to ask for some of her husband's money to take care of the child. A mutual understanding springs up between the two women and upon Johnny's arrival home, the self-sacrificing Anne disappears and Johnny returns to his wife and child.
Who directed The Birth of Patriotism?
The Birth of Patriotism was directed by Eugenie Magnus Ingleton.
Who stars in The Birth of Patriotism?
The Birth of Patriotism stars Irene Hunt, Ann Forrest, Leo Pierson, Ernest Shields, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Frank Caffray.
How long is The Birth of Patriotism?
The Birth of Patriotism has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
Where was The Birth of Patriotism produced?
The Birth of Patriotism was produced in United States of America.