The Attack on the Mill

Overview

First, the eye is introduced to the old mill itself, with a gay betrothal party in progress, and laughter and merriment on all sides. Suddenly the laughter is hushed by the martial tread of feet, and the smile of joy fades from the two young lovers' faces as the French soldiers march into the courtyard and prepare to defend the mill against the oncoming attack of the German army. The mild summer afternoon has but half way run its course towards its western home when a wounded outpost comes staggering into the courtyard with the news of the advancing German army stamped upon his blood-stained forehead. Suddenly the courtyard is filled with the smoke of battle, and we know that the long-expected attack is on.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 12, 1910

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Edison Studios

Cast

Harold M. Shaw,Marc McDermott,Herbert Prior

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Writer

Émile Zola

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1511468