The Birth of Patriotism (1917) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'The Birth of Patriotism' right now, here are some finer points about the Universal Film Manufacturing Company flick. The Birth of Patriotism starring Irene Hunt, Ann Forrest, Leo Pierson, Ernest Shields has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 50 min. The release date of the movie is April 30th, 1917.

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "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."

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