The Fall of a Nation
“Thomas Dixon's Mighty Message of Warning”
A sequel to DW Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, by the same author, and now lost. It is considered the first film sequel ever made and recounts a fictional invasion of America by a united army from Europe.
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About The Fall of a Nation
The Fall of a Nation is a 1916 English-language drama film directed by Thomas F. Dixon Jr.. The cast is led by Lorraine Huling, Percy Standing, Arthur Shirley. It has a runtime of 1h 15m.
The Fall of a Nation was produced by National Drama Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on June 6, 1916.
- Director
- Thomas F. Dixon Jr.
- Writers
- Thomas F. Dixon Jr.
- Release date
- June 6, 1916
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- National Drama Corporation
The Fall of a Nation cast & crew
The Fall of a Nation was directed by Thomas F. Dixon Jr. and written by Thomas F. Dixon Jr..
The cast features Lorraine Huling as Virginia Holland, Percy Standing as Charles Waldron, Arthur Shirley as John Vassar, Flora MacDonald as Angela Benda, Phil Gastrock as Tomasso Benda (as Philip Gastrock), and Clarence Geldart as Gen. Arnold (as C.H. Geldart).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by C.H. Wales.
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At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Fall of a Nation is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Fall of a Nation
Lorraine Huling
Virginia Holland
Percy Standing
Charles Waldron
Arthur Shirley
John Vassar
Flora MacDonald
Angela Benda
Phil Gastrock
Tomasso Benda (as Philip Gastrock)
Clarence Geldart
Gen. Arnold (as C.H. Geldart)
Mildred Bracken
Beulah Burns
Ernest Butterworth
Leila Frost
Mae Giraci
Edna Mae Wilson
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The Fall of a Nation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fall of a Nation in United States?
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▸What language is The Fall of a Nation in?
The Fall of a Nation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fall of a Nation?
The Fall of a Nation runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
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