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“Williamsburg: the Story of a Patriot” restored

Casting for the leading roles

Leading roles for “The Patriot” were cast with an eye toward the actor’s resemblance to the historical figure he would portray.

Patrick Henry
Actor Robert Carroll
Patrick Henry
Actor Robert Carroll
Thomas Jefferson Actor Frederic Warriner
Thomas Jefferson
Actor Frederic Warriner
George Wythe Actor Francis Compton
George Wythe
Actor Francis Compton
Peyton Randolph Actor Ralph Sumpter
Peyton Randolph
Actor Ralph Sumpter
George Washington Actor Charles G. Martin
George Washington
Actor Charles G. Martin