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The Song of a Nation (1936)

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Short | 18 min |Short, Biography, Drama


This historical featurette dramatizes the events that led to Francis Scott Key writing the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Director

Frank McDonald

Writer

Forrest Barnes (written by)

Cinematographer

William V. Skall (as William Skall)

Editor

Frank DeWar

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Updated Jul 4, 1936


Release date

Jul 4, 1936 (United States)


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15 cast members
Name Known for
Donald Woods's primary photo Donald WoodsFrancis Scott Key Francis Scott Key See fewer The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937)
Claire Dodd's primary photo Claire Dodd Mary Key Mary Key See fewer Roberta (1935)
Joseph Crehan's primary photo Joseph CrehanCol. John Skinner Col. John Skinner See fewer Black Magic (1944)
Addison Richards's primary photo Addison RichardsBritish Adm. Cochrane British Adm. Cochrane See fewer The Ten Commandments (1956)
Carlyle Moore Jr.'s primary photo Carlyle Moore Jr.Lt. Richard West Lt. Richard West See fewer What a Man (1930)
Virginia Brissac's primary photo Virginia Brissac Mrs. Callan Mrs. Callan See fewer Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
George Beranger's primary photo George BerangerCapt. Smyth (uncredited) Capt. Smyth (uncredited) See fewer The Birth of a Nation (1915)
Glen Cavender's primary photo Glen CavenderPianist (uncredited) Pianist (uncredited) See fewer The General (1926)
Jack A. Goodrich's primary photo Jack A. GoodrichParty Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer Gog (1954)
Julia Griffith's primary photo Julia GriffithParty Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer The Prince of Hearts (1929)
Gordon Hart's primary photo Gordon HartDr. William Beanes (uncredited) Dr. William Beanes (uncredited) See fewer Radio Patrol (1937)
Stuart Holmes's primary photo Stuart HolmesCapt. Montrose (uncredited) Capt. Montrose (uncredited) See fewer The Man Who Laughs (1928)
William McClain's primary photo William McClainColored Servant (uncredited) Colored Servant (uncredited) See fewer
Ferdinand Schumann-Heink's primary photo Ferdinand Schumann-HeinkLieutenant (uncredited) Lieutenant (uncredited) See fewer Mamba (1930)
Lottie Williams's primary photo Lottie WilliamsParty Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer Dark Victory (1939)

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