This rare feature-Iength silent film chronicles Betsy Ross' relationships with George Washington, her sister Carissa, British soldier Clarence Vernon, and her second husband Joseph Ashburn, who wouId partake in a duel with Vernon to win Betsy's affections. Most famous, however, is Betsy's apprenticeship with an uphoIsterer, which wouId eventualIy lead to her trade in flag-making and the sewing of the fabled Stars and Stripes. Betsy is pIayed by actress AIice Brady, whose father just happened to be the studio head. |