"1776, or The Hessian Renegades" (1909) director D. W. Griffith

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "1776, or The Hessian Renegades" is a short war drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our stars Billy Bitzer, Arthur V. Johnson and Robert Harron. The Hessians were German soldiers in service with the British during the American War of Independence. In the film a group of Hessians chases a revolutionary courier ca

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