The read
It runs a compact 17m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
Cast
- Charles WestThe Boy
- Blanche SweetThe Boy's Sweetheart
- Charles Hill MailesThe Union commander
- Robert HarronA Union soldier (uncredited)
- Donald CrispA Union soldier (uncredited)
- Christy CabanneA Union soldier (uncredited)
- Lionel BarrymoreWagon Driver (uncredited)
- Spottiswoode Aitken(uncredited)
- Kate ToncrayAt Dance / At Farewell (uncredited)
Themes
silent filmamerican civil warshort film