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The Fall of a Nation (1916)

Movie ★ 10.0 75 min

Drama

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.

Thomas F. Dixon Jr. Director Thomas F. Dixon Jr. Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 6, 1916
Runtime
75 min
IMDb
tt0006664
Studio
National Drama Corporation

Themes

Cast

Lorraine Huling Lorraine Huling Virginia Holland Percy Standing Charles Waldron Arthur Shirley Arthur Shirley John Vassar Flora MacDonald Angela Benda Phil Gastrock Tomasso Benda (as Philip Gastrock) Clarence Geldart Clarence Geldart Gen. Arnold (as C.H. Geldart) Mildred Bracken Beulah Burns Ernest Butterworth Leila Frost Leila Frost Mae Giraci Mae Giraci Edna Mae Wilson A.E. Witting Paul Willis Paul Willis Billy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fall of a Nation about?
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.
Who directed The Fall of a Nation?
The Fall of a Nation was directed by Thomas F. Dixon Jr..
Who stars in The Fall of a Nation?
The Fall of a Nation stars Lorraine Huling, Percy Standing, Arthur Shirley, Flora MacDonald.
When was The Fall of a Nation released?
The Fall of a Nation is a 1916 drama film.
Where can I watch The Fall of a Nation?
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