The Battle (1911)

The Battle

1911

Drama War History

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

D.W. Griffith

Cast

Blanche Sweet as The Boy's Sweetheart

Charles Hill Mailes as The Union commander

Charles West as The Boy

Christy Cabanne as A Union soldier (uncredited)

Donald Crisp as A Union soldier (uncredited)

Kate Toncray as At Dance / At Farewell (uncredited)

Lionel Barrymore as Wagon Driver (uncredited)

Robert Harron as A Union soldier (uncredited)