Overview
Union soldiers march off to battle amid cheering crowds. After the battle turns against the Union Army, one soldier runs away, hiding in his girlfriend's house. Ashamed of his cowardice, he finds his courage and crosses enemy lines to bring help to his trapped comrades.
Fun facts
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Filming locations
Filmed in Fort Lee
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Billy Bitzer
Details
- Director
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 6, 1911
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Charles WestThe Boy
Blanche SweetThe Boy's Sweetheart
Charles Hill MailesThe Union commander
Robert HarronA Union soldier (uncredited)
Donald CrispA Union soldier (uncredited)
Christy CabanneA Union soldier (uncredited)
Lionel BarrymoreWagon Driver (uncredited)
Spottiswoode Aitken(uncredited)
Kate ToncrayAt Dance / At Farewell (uncredited)
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