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

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What is "When Lee Surrenders" about?

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.

When was "When Lee Surrenders" released?

When Lee Surrenders was released in 1912.

Who stars in "When Lee Surrenders"?

The cast includes Ann Little, Charles K. French, Robert Edeson, Walter Edwards.