The Crisis - 1916

Stephen Brice, a young lawyer in Civil War-era St. Louis, falls in love with Virginia Carvel, the daughter of his benefactor. But she is loyal to the South and Brice is committed to Lincoln's cause. In the course of the war, their convictions separate them, and Virginia becomes engaged to her cousin Clarence Colfax, a Confederate officer. Brice becomes an officer under General Sherman, and eventually finds himself faced with the captured Colfax, facing execution for spying. Brice must decide whether or not to intercede in his rival's behalf.

88min
1916
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

George Fawcett profile pictureGeorge FawcettJudge Silas Whipple
Matt Snyder profile pictureMatt SnyderCol. Comyn Carvel
Bessie Eyton profile pictureBessie EytonVirginia Carvel
Tom Santschi profile pictureTom SantschiStephen Brice

About The Crisis

The Crisis Overview

Stephen Brice, a young lawyer in Civil War-era St. Louis, falls in love with Virginia Carvel, the daughter of his benefactor. But she is loyal to the South and Brice is committed to Lincoln's cause. In the course of the war, their convictions separate them, and Virginia becomes engaged to her cousin Clarence Colfax, a Confederate officer. Brice becomes an officer under General Sherman, and eventually finds himself faced with the captured Colfax, facing execution for spying. Brice must decide whether or not to intercede in his rival's behalf.

Runtime: 88min

Extra details

Original Title: The Crisis
Original Language: English
Directed By: Colin Campbell
Production Companies
Selig Polyscope Company