When Lee Surrenders

Overview

During a fiercely contested battle, a wounded Union officer seeks refuge in a Southern home. He is discovered and assisted by Nellie Morton, who hides him from Confederate forces. Confederate officers eventually enter the home and find the officer's Union coat in the library, confirming an enemy presence. Despite the discovery and the high tension of the search, the Union officer manages to escape his pursuers. As they prepare to give chase a courier arrives with news of General Lee's surrender, halting the conflict.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 8, 1912

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Kay-Bee Pictures

Cast

Charles K. French,Robert Edeson,Ann Little,Frank Borzage,Joe King,Herschel Mayall,Enid Markey,Walter Edwards

Director

Thomas H. Ince

Writer

C. Gardner Sullivan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0434607