The Battle
Originally released in 1911. The Battle is a drama/war film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles West, Blanche Sweet, and Charles Hill Mailes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1911
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Lionel Barrymore
as Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Spottiswoode Aitken
as (uncredited)
Kate Toncray
as At Dance / At Farewell (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Battle about?
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 h...
Who directed The Battle?
The Battle was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Battle?
The Battle has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was The Battle released?
The Battle was released on November 6, 1911 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Battle?
The main cast of The Battle includes Charles West, Blanche Sweet, Charles Hill Mailes, Robert Harron, Donald Crisp.