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The Battle

First aired on Nov 6, 1911

Runtime: 17mins

50%

Genres: Drama, War, History

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Charles West | The Boy
Blanche Sweet | The Boy's Sweetheart
Charles Hill Mailes | The Union commander
Robert Harron | A Union soldier (uncredited)
Donald Crisp | A Union soldier (uncredited)
Christy Cabanne | A Union soldier (uncredited)
Featured Crew
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D.W. Griffith | Director
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Billy Bitzer | Director of Photography