Star Spangled Banner

Silent, titled film with musical background. Francis Scott Key, held as hostage when he protests arrest of doctor who complained to British admiral against conduct of British soldiers, writes anthem under inspiration of fight put up by disobedient commander of Fort McHenry.

Sources

  1. Bell & Howell Filmosound Library Catalog of Educational Motion Pictures, 1942 — title, creator, length, format, color, sound, genre, description
  2. Ideal Pictures Corporation Motion Picture Catalog, 1940-1941 — title, length, format, sound, genre, description