The Life of George Washington(1909)
The Life of George Washington Synopsis
A biographical two-reel series starring Joseph Kilgour as Washington. The first part, "Washington Under the British Flag" (released June 29), focused on Washington's early life and French and Indian War experiences as a British colonial officer. The second part "Washington Under the American Flag" (released July 3) continued his story through the Revolution and presidency, portraying his journey from surveyor to commander and first president, aiming to educate audiences on America's founding father.
The Life of George Washington (1909) is a history film directed by J. Stuart Blackton, released on July 3, 1909 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Joseph Kilgour, Clara Kimball Young, William Humphrey and Charles Kent. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Writers:
- Charles Kent
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Life of George Washington Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Kilgour
as George Washington
Clara Kimball Young
as Martha Washington
William Humphrey
Charles Kent
James Young
Key crew
Directed by J. Stuart Blackton, written by Charles Kent.
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Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Life of George Washington (1909) includes Joseph Kilgour, Clara Kimball Young, William Humphrey, Charles Kent and James Young. The film was directed by J. Stuart Blackton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of George Washington released?
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The Life of George Washington was released on July 3, 1909 and runs for 30m.
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The Life of George Washington (1909) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.