The Battle (1911)

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.

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Summary Details
Running Time17 min
GenresAction Drama Short War
FilmmakersRole
D.W. Griffith Director
G.W. Bitzer Cinematographer
CastRole
Charles West
The Boy - the Cowardly Soldier
Blanche Sweet
The Boy's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes
The Union Commander
Spottiswoode Aitken
Undetermined Secondary Role