The Spirit of the Flag (1913)

5.0/10 31 min Drama Romance War

Overview

Dr. Reid, a young American physician in the Philippines, risks his life in the cause of patriotism, and eventually wins the love of the girl of his choice. With the idea of developing in the natives in his community the spirit of manly citizenship, Dr. Reid requests the War Department to furnish him with a number of discarded Winchesters with which to drill the natives. His request is granted, but he runs afoul with the occupant Spanish army.

Cast

Wallace Reid

Dr. Reid

Pauline Bush

American Schoolteacher

Jessalyn Van Trump

Bonita

David Kirkland

Spanish Renegade

Marshall Neilan

Doctor

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