The Battle (1911) — AI Story Visualization

The Battle (1911) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

American Civil War drama focusing on the experiences of Union soldiers

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Farewell to Arms

March to Conflict

Hell on Earth

Turning the Tide

Aftermath of War

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.

Directed by

D.W. Griffith

Key Cast

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)

Rating: 4.8/10 (11 votes)