Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot

1957
37m

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Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot (1957)

This is a 37-minute orientation film, filmed in the spring of 1956, for visitors to historic Colonial Williamsburg, and photographed in the area restored by the Rockefeller Foundation. The p... Read allThis is a 37-minute orientation film, filmed in the spring of 1956, for visitors to historic Colonial Williamsburg, and photographed in the area restored by the Rockefeller Foundation. The plot follows a fictional Virginia planter, John Fry (Jack Lord), who becomes a member of Vi... Read allThis is a 37-minute orientation film, filmed in the spring of 1956, for visitors to historic Colonial Williamsburg, and photographed in the area restored by the Rockefeller Foundation. The plot follows a fictional Virginia planter, John Fry (Jack Lord), who becomes a member of Virginia's House of Burgesses. Through contact with Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, George ... Read all

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The longest running film, theatrically. It has been shown daily at Colonial Williamsburg since its original 1957 release.

Alternate versions
The 70mm prints that Colonial Williamsburg is currently showing in their Visitors' Center (and the VistaVision horizontal 35mm prints that preceded them) do not inclue opening titles and screen credits; the 16mm and 35mm 4-perf prints do. The 16mm and 35mm 4-perf prints do not include exit/walk-out music; the 70mm prints (and old VistaVision prints) do.

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10/10

"The Best Inspirational Film of All Time!"

I have seen the "Story of a Patriot" over two dozen times dating back to 1958 for the first time at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center. It continues to be an inspiration to me and my family for strength and conviction in the sight of imposing odds. This is a "must see" for all Americans and a lesson for all the World. The only fault I have with "The Story of a Patriot" is that there was never a sequel using Jack Lord and the original cast perhaps during and after the American Revolution. Every time we revisit Colonial Williamsburg, the very first thing we do after getting our tickets is to see "The Story of a Patriot" on one of the big screens. It always gives me chills for the Freedom which our forefathers bestowed upon us at great sacrifice to their own well being. I also have a VHS tape, but now desire a much improved version on DVD. Even so, I will still begin every visit I make to Colonial Williamsburg by watching "The Story of a Patriot" again.