Even before the "The Birth Of A Nation", Griffith had a reputation for being creative, imaginative and stubborn. Conflicts with Biograph management were common place. "The Battle" featured a large cast, elaborate costumes and expensive production elements. A civil war battle is seen raging. "The Boy" is stricken by cowardice and seeks concealment from "The Girl". She appears un...$Union soldiers march off to battle amid cheering crowds. After the battle turns against the Union Army, one soldier runs away, hiding in his girlfriend's house. Ashamed of his cowardice, he finds his ...$南北战争期间,一个南方士兵从胆小怯懦转变为一个勇敢的战士的故事。但显然导演站在南方的立场之上来讲述这个故事。摄影机已然不动。