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Flag of Mercy
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Flag of Mercy

1942-01-31 · 10 min · ★ 7.5

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The 1939 dramatic short "Angel of Mercy," about Red Cross founder Clara Barton, is reedited to relate the story to America's involvement in World War II. Edited from Angel of Mercy (1939)

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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John NesbittNarrator
Sara HadenSara HadenClara Barton
William BaileyWilliam BaileyRecruiting Sergeant
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordNurse
Harold MillerHarold MillerRich Man in Prologue
Ann RutherfordAnn RutherfordClara's Student

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