Jane's Declaration of Independence

Jane's Declaration of Independence

20 mins | Drama | July 4, 1915

Emphasizing themes of female independence and the esteem due to the men serving in the armed forces, the plot involves a strong-willed young woman (Agnes Vernon) who defies her father in order to marry a soldier (Hobart Henly) instead of the well-to-do suitor preferred by her father. JANE offers glimpses of soldiers on parade at the then-newly built Fort Winfield Scott and other rare views of the Presidio from a century ago

Jane's Declaration of Independence

20 mins | Drama | July 4, 1915

Jane's Declaration of Independence
Emphasizing themes of female independence and the esteem due to the men serving in the armed forces, the plot involves a strong-willed young woman (Agnes Vernon) who defies her father in order to marry a soldier (Hobart Henly) instead of the well-to-do suitor preferred by her father. JANE offers glimpses of soldiers on parade at the then-newly built Fort Winfield Scott and other rare views of the Presidio from a century ago
Producers Universal Film Manufacturing Company, 101-Bison
Original title Jane's Declaration of Independence
Directors Charles Giblyn
Writers Harry G. Stafford, Charles Giblyn

Cast

Hobart Henley

as Lt. Richard Benton

Agnes Vernon

as Jane Howe Proctor

Frank MacQuarrie

as Alexander Proctor

Jean Hathaway

as Jane's Sister