The Howards of Virginia

The Howards of Virginia

The Vivid Drama Of A Nation's Birth !

NR 1940 · 116 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, History, War

Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyor Matt Howard. Matt joins the Colonial forces in their fight for freedom against England. Matt will meet Jane's father in the battlefield.

Directed by Frank Lloyd · Written by Sidney Buchman

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