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Set in Missouri during the American Civil War, the story follows two close friends who find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. One joins the Union army, the other the Confederates. Their personal loyalties are torn asunder by national allegiances, leading to a painful confrontation where their friendship is tested on the battlefield, forcing them to choose between brotherhood and duty.
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- Director
- Colin Campbell
- Studio
- Selig Polyscope Company
- Released
- 21 December 1916
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 88 min
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