The Heart of a Hero

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.

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

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

Cast

 * Robert Warwick - Nathan Hale
 * Gail Kane - Alice Adams
 * Alec B. Francis - Colonel Knowlton
 * George MacQuarrie - Guy Fitzroy
 * Clifford Grey - Tom Adams
 * Henry West - Cunningham
 * Charles Jackson - Thomas Jefferson
 * Clara Whipple - Widow Chichester
 * Mildred Havens - Amy Brandon
 * Herbert Evans - William Howe