The Heroes of the Blue and Gray (1912)
Two old veterans, one who fought under Grant, the other under Lee, are together on a family picnic. Becoming reminiscent of the days of '61, they quarrel. This quarrel leads them to separate their respective children, who are sweethearts. But the children quietly rebel against this mandate, and traitorously meet in love's fond embraces. In the meantime, the two old codgers have fallen asleep, and sleeping they dream of the days when souls were tried in the fiery vortex of internecine strife. Now we see the old fellows as youthful heroes. With martial tread and bearing we see them in the van of battle. Charge and counter charge is made, and these two leaders meet and clash. Then each from the lips of Lee and Grant, receive words of praise for their valor. Then fades away the havoc of war. The two old veterans awake once more to life's present realities, and their sleeveless coats. Then comes Memorial Day and the G.A.R. Veterans are marching to the cemeteries. Each one betakes himself to a grave with flowers and flags. The Confederate's son died at Gettysburg, the Yank's father at Antietam. By these two graves they meet in silent commune. Then they hear the familiar "taps," and as they turn to, they stand face to face. Once more appears a vision to them of their old leaders and comrades. Then the old fellows salute and they clasp hands with fervor. And in the background comes the sweethearts in warm embrace. And as we gaze on the vision which the old veterans have conjured up, and behold the grand union of hearts and hands, we rejoice while dropping a silent tear for the Heroes of the Blue and the Gray.
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GenresDrama
Short
War
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Mark M. Dintenfass | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Evelyn Francis |
