The Crisis

Overview

Stephen Brice, a young lawyer in Civil War-era St. Louis, falls in love with Virginia Carvel, the daughter of his benefactor. But she is loyal to the South and Brice is committed to Lincoln's cause. In the course of the war, their convictions separate them, and Virginia becomes engaged to her cousin Clarence Colfax, a Confederate officer. Brice becomes an officer under General Sherman, and eventually finds himself faced with the captured Colfax, facing execution for spying. Brice must decide whether or not to intercede in his rival's behalf.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 21, 1916

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Selig Polyscope Company

Cast

Matt Snyder,Tom Santschi,Bessie Eyton,George Fawcett

Director

Colin Campbell

Writer

Lanier Bartlett,Colin Campbell,Winston Churchill

Producer

William Nicholas Selig

Cinematography

Gerald W. Mackenzie Sr.,Lynn Darling

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0006557