07 August 1916 Drama, War 80 mins
David Whiting belongs to a fine old aristocratic family of the south and is an officer in the United States Army. He believes in the Union and he is opposed to slavery. When the Civil War breaks out he frees his personal slaves and joins his regiment to fight for the north.
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Henry B. Walthall as David Whiting / Walker Whiting
John Lorenz as Jack Spencer
Thomas Commerford as David Whiting Sr.
Ellis Paul as Little Boy
J. Charles Haydon Director
Robert P. Thompson Assistant Director
Charles Mortimer Peck Scenario Writer
United States 07 August 1916
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