Servers

When Lee Surrenders

1912 22 min ★ 10.0 War Romance

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.

Director: Thomas H. Ince Writer: C. Gardner Sullivan

Cast

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