The Crisis
“America's Greatest American Story”
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.
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About The Crisis
The Crisis is a 1916 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Colin Campbell. The cast is led by George Fawcett, Matt Snyder, Bessie Eyton. It has a runtime of 1h 28m.
The Crisis was produced by Selig Polyscope Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 1916.
- Director
- Colin Campbell
- Release date
- December 21, 1916
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Selig Polyscope Company
The Crisis cast & crew
The Crisis was directed by Colin Campbell.
The cast features George Fawcett as Judge Silas Whipple, Matt Snyder as Col. Comyn Carvel, Bessie Eyton as Virginia Carvel, and Tom Santschi as Stephen Brice.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lynn Darling and it was produced by William Nicholas Selig.
Is The Crisis worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Crisis is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Crisis
George Fawcett
Judge Silas Whipple
Matt Snyder
Col. Comyn Carvel
Bessie Eyton
Virginia Carvel
Tom Santschi
Stephen Brice
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▸How long is The Crisis?
The Crisis runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
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