The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the officers are to be executed. Virgie and Uncle Billy beg President Lincoln to intercede.
Ratings
TMDB6.4/10
35 audience votes
Key crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Edwin J. BurkeScreenplay
- Cyril J. MockridgeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Shirley TempleVirgie Cary
- John BolesCaptain Cary
- Jack HoltColonel Morrison
- Karen MorleyMrs. Cary
- Bill RobinsonUncle Billy
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSergeant Dudley
- Willie BestJames Henry
- Frank McGlynn Sr.Abraham Lincoln
- Bessie LyleMammy
- Hannah WashingtonSally Ann
- Bud GearyYankee Sergeant (uncredited)
- Matthew BeardBlack Boy (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
plantationtroopstap dancingfatherjailillnesstyrant