The Battle

D.W. Griffith
1911-11-06


4.8
17 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Charles West The Boy Unowned
Blanche Sweet The Boy's Sweetheart Unowned
Charles Hill Mailes The Union commander Unowned
Robert Harron A Union soldier (uncredited) Unowned
Donald Crisp A Union soldier (uncredited) Unowned
Christy Cabanne A Union soldier (uncredited) Unowned
Lionel Barrymore Wagon Driver (uncredited) Unowned
Spottiswoode Aitken (uncredited) Unowned
Kate Toncray At Dance / At Farewell (uncredited) Unowned