When Lee Surrenders (1912)

10.0/10 • 22 min • War Romance

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.

Cast

Ann Little

Nellie Morton

Charles K. French

Robert Edeson

Walter Edwards

Enid Markey

Joe King

Frank Borzage

Herschel Mayall

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