Story of a patriot screening williamsburg regional library. On september 20, 2002, it was seen by the 30 millionth viewer. Jack lord, leora dana, margery maude, richard striker, karin wolfe, robert carroll, charles g. The movie is a story told from john frys point of view as he interacts with many of the founding fathers george washington, thomas jefferson, patrick henry as a member of the virginia house of burgesses. Williamsburg the story of a patriot vhs video tape american colonial histo. The story of a patriot is now the longest running short film of all time. The film traces the events leading up to the outbreak of the revolution through the eyes of john fry, a virginia planter newly elected to the house of burgesses. Rich neck plantation not to be confused with richneck plantation in nearby warwick county, was established around 1632 as part of the community of middle plantation. Story of a patriot, shot in 1956, premiered in april 1957 at the colonial williamsburg visitors center in williamsburg, virginia, usa. Williamsburg the story of a patriot vhs american colonial histo.
Actor jack lord in the restored frame of the patriot. It is the story of john fry, a virginia plantation owner newly elected to the colonys governing house of burgesses. Visit historic williamsburg to see where some of americas iconic movies and tv shows. In colonial williamsburg s 301acre historic area stand hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings. This is a 37minute orientation film, filmed in the spring of 1956, for visitors to historic colonial williamsburg, and photographed in the area restored by the rockerfeller. This threecenturiesold episcopal church has hosted many famous patriots. Follow the story of virginia assembly member john frye played by the young jack lord during the crucial period. They include the patriot starring mel gibson, which featured the battle of yorktown in the closing narration, and the british television hit, jamestown, which follows the first english settlers and a group of women who landed in 1619 to marry the men of jamestown and keep the colony growing. Colonial williamsburg the story of a patriot vhs for. The plot follows a fictional virginia planter, john fry jack lord, who becomes a member of.
This is the movie that is shown at the williamsburg visitor center. Released by tribute film classics in 2008 tfc1004 containing music from williamsburg. Even though the movie was made in 1957, it is an excellent movie. Williamsburg, the story of a patriot vhs tape, 1957. Dramatizes discussions in the virginia house of burgesses among early. Download or buy the cd the kentuckian williamsburg.
Yes, greater williamsburg has its share of star power, thanks to the beauty and history found throughout the area. The story of a patriot retold, a documentary on the making and restoration of the film 15 min. The story of a patriot full english film williamsburg. The story of a patriot was made not for the cinemas but for a museum. Colonial williamsburg foundation a dramatization of life in colonial williamsburg, this video depicts the life of john fry, a virginia planter serving in the colonys house of burgesses from 1769 to 1776. The story of a patriot soundtrack from 1955, 1956, composed by bernard herrmann. The story of a patriot is a film directed by george seaton with jack lord, leora dana, margery maude, richard striker, year. After extensive restoration, the film was released on dvd in 2004 in full vistavision and toddao sound.
For information on a visit to colonial williamsburg, visit highlights from a day experiencing the sights and sounds at colonial. The story of a patriot colonial williamsburg, 1957 color, 36 min. One of the most technologically advanced films of its day, it was recently remastered and restored to. Behind the peyton randolph house, theres a patriots at play area with more than 100 animals, including horses, chickens, and sheep, featuring several rare. As a historic artifact, the story of a patriot is a useful window onto the late 1950s as it reflects the attitudes within colonial williamsburg and in american society at the time. Story of apatriot with the aid of his parrot, polynesia, doctor dolittle learns to converse with animals and becomes a vet. They include the patriot starring mel gibson, which featured the battle of yorktown in the. The story of a patriot full movie in hd visit williamsburg. It has the distinction of being the longestrunning motion picture in history, having been shown continually in the colonial williamsburg visitor center for over five decades.
The film was created to run exclusively in the specially designed twin patriot theaters in colonial williamsburg. It is still shown at colonial williamsburg in virgina, and has been ever since its first showing in 1957. The thirtyfive minute film tells a fictional story to explain the state of virginias role in the fight for american independence, and is still shown regularly at the colonial williamsburg visitor centre. All action takes place in or near the williamsburg restoration site. The story of a patriot the complete bernard herrmann scores by moscow symphony orchestra conducted by william stromberg on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. It first premiered in march of 1957 and is currently the longestrunning motion picture ever. Theres a cafe huzzahs adjacent to the vc at which you can get morning coffee or breakfast. This is a 37minute orientation film, filmed in the spring of 1956. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the men and women of the 18thcentury cityblack, white, and native american, slave, indentured, and freeand the challenges they faced. The story of a patriot soundtrack complete by bernard herrmann. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It has the distinction of being the longestrunning motion picture in history, having been shown continually in the colonial williamsburg visitor center for over five.
The film was produced by paramount hitchcocks studio for much of the fifties. This is a 37minute orientation film, filmed in the spring of 1956, for visitors to historic colonial williamsburg, and photographed in the area restored by the rockefeller foundation. Williamsburg the story of a patriot new sealed vhs movie. The story of a patriot started its life as a humble. Library are collaborating online for the first time ever to bring you colonial williamsburg s 1956 film, williamsburg. The story of a patriot complete by bernard herrmann. Come together to feed the human spirit by sharing americas enduring story. Purchase your tickets a one day governors pass at the vc. The patriot vhs, 2000 mel gibson brand new sealed tape. The story of a patriot is one of herrmanns undiscovered treasures for many filmmusic enthusiasts. The latter was located on a ridge which ran along the center of the virginia peninsula separating the watersheds of the york river to the north and the james river to the south. Cries of revolution mingle with the cries of loyalty to the mother country as john fry and his fellow patriots face the issue of independence in the virginia capitol of williamsburg.
Audiovisual department reenacts scenes in and around colonial williamsburg during the developing quarrel between england and the american colonies. The story of a patriot 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film was one of the earliest films photographed in paramounts thennew 8perf horizontal vistavision process. The story of a patriot full film online watch williamsburg. The plot follows a fictional virginia planter, john fry jack lord, who becomes a member of virginias house of burgesses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The untouched frame of john fry, played by jack lord, on the steps of the capitol, williamsburg, va. Financed by colonial williamsburg benefactor john d.
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