Silent Heroes (1913)
Tom Chatterton is called a coward because he will not enlist in the Home Guard during the Civil War -- his mother is dying and he does not wish to leave while she is still alive. When she dies and the Yankees attack, he seizes command of the Home Guard and leads them to victory, proving himself a hero and dying in the process.
Director: Walter Edwards, Jay Hunt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: September 23, 1913
Cast
- Tom Chatterton - Burton
- Frank Borzage
- Estelle Allen
- J. Barney Sherry
- Charles Edler - The Old Slave
- Minnie Devereaux - The Old Slave's Wife
Production: Broncho Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter Edwards, Jay Hunt
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silent Heroes about?
- Tom Chatterton is called a coward because he will not enlist in the Home Guard during the Civil War -- his mother is dying and he does not wish to leave while she is still alive. When she dies and the Yankees attack, he seizes command of the Home Guard and leads them to victory, proving himself a hero and dying in the process.
- Who directed Silent Heroes?
- Silent Heroes was directed by Walter Edwards, Jay Hunt.
- Who stars in Silent Heroes?
- Silent Heroes stars Tom Chatterton, Frank Borzage, Estelle Allen, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Edler, Minnie Devereaux.
- How long is Silent Heroes?
- Silent Heroes has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Silent Heroes?
- Silent Heroes is a Drama film.
- Where was Silent Heroes produced?
- Silent Heroes was produced in United States of America.