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The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation (1915)

Movie · Released · 193 min · ★ 6.0

Drama, History, War

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Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

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Cast

Lillian GishLillian GishStoneman's Daughter ElsieMae MarshMae MarshFlora CameronHenry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallCol. Ben CameronMiriam CooperMiriam CooperMargaret CameronMary AldenMary AldenStoneman's Housekeeper LydiaRalph LewisRalph LewisLeader of the House Hon. Austin StonemanGeorge SiegmannGeorge SiegmannLieut. Governor Silas LynchWalter LongWalter LongGusRobert HarronRobert HarronTodWallace ReidWallace ReidJeff, the BlacksmithJoseph HenaberyJoseph HenaberyAbraham LincolnElmer CliftonElmer CliftonStoneman's Elder Son PhilJosephine CrowellJosephine CrowellMrs. CameronSpottiswoode AitkenSpottiswoode AitkenDr. CameronGeorge BerangerGeorge BerangerWade Cameron

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