Cohen Saves the Flag

The read

It runs a compact 13m.

Synopsis

Cohen and his rival Goldberg enlist in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Goldberg receives a lieutenant’s commission while Cohen becomes a sergeant. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Cohen inadvertently becomes a hero when he tosses back an enemy hand grenade and raises a fallen flag in the midst of the conflict. Goldberg conspires to have Cohen shot by a firing squad, but Cohen’s girlfriend Rebecca rides to the rescue.

Ratings

Key crew

• Mack SennettDirector

Cast

• Ford SterlingSgt. Cohen
• Mabel NormandMabel
• Henry LehrmanLt. Goldberg