The Battle 1911 Directed by D.W. Griffith

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Gneres Drama , History , War
Production Company American Mutoscope & Biograph
Release Date 6 November 1911
17 mins
Cast
Charles West The Boy
Blanche Sweet The Boy's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes The Union commander
Robert Harron A Union soldier (uncredited)
Donald Crisp A Union soldier (uncredited)
Christy Cabanne A Union soldier (uncredited)
Lionel Barrymore Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Spottiswoode Aitken (uncredited)
Kate Toncray At Dance / At Farewell (uncredited)
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