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The Battle

The Battle (1911)

0h 17m | PG-13

⭐ 4.8 / 10

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.

Director: D.W. Griffith

Studio: American Mutoscope & Biograph

Genre: Drama, War, History

Video: 720p

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Cast

Charles West

Charles West

as The Boy

Blanche Sweet

Blanche Sweet

as The Boy's Sweetheart

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

as The Union commander

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

as A Union soldier (uncredited)

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

as A Union soldier (uncredited)

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

as A Union soldier (uncredited)