The Heart of a Hero is a surviving 1916 silent film historical drama based upon the 1898 play Nathan Hale by Clyde Fitch, directed by Emile Chautard and starring Robert Warwick and Gail Kane. It was produced and distributed by World Film Corporation.[1][2]

The Heart of a Hero
Directed byEmile Chautard
George Archainbaud (ass't director)
M.N. Litson (ass't director)
Written byFrances Marion
Based onthe play Nathan Hale by Clyde Fitch
Produced byWorld Film Corporation
William A. Brady
StarringRobert Warwick
Gail Kane
CinematographyLucien Tainguy(it)
Distributed byWorld Film Corporation
Release date
  • November 6, 1916 (1916-11-06)
Running time
six reels
CountryUSA
LanguageSilent..English titles

Prints exist at George Eastman House and the Library of Congress.[3]

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The story of Nathan Hale, an American soldier and spy from his days as a teacher to his eventual capture and execution.

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