Drama ·War ·History · United States of America · 1911 · 17m

The Battle

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Director
D.W. Griffith
Cast
Charles West as The Boy Blanche Sweet as The Boy's Sweetheart Charles Hill Mailes as The Union commander Robert Harron as A Union soldier (uncredited) Donald Crisp as A Union soldier (uncredited) Christy Cabanne as A Union soldier (uncredited)
Crew
Billy Bitzer — Director of Photography
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.

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Key Collaborators
D.W. Griffith Director Billy Bitzer Director of Photography
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