It was directed by John G. Adolfi and stars Arliss in the title role.

[2] Alexander Hamilton attempts to pass the Assumption Bill, which required the federal government to assume the debts incurred by the 13 rebel colonies during the American Revolutionary War and his agreement to a compromise passage of the Residence Bill, which established the national capital.

[3] At the time of the events depicted, Hamilton was in his 30s (in the opening sequence he is still in his 20s).

For the roles of Jefferson and Monroe, Arliss cast two character actors who had built reputations for playing villainous parts.

[4] Dudley Digges plays the villainous and entirely fictitious character Senator Roberts.