The Patriot; or, The Horrors of War (1908) watch online HD

A farmer is seen hard at work plowing in the fields when the distant roar of cannon attracts him. He continues for a while, but finally gives up his work and goes toward his home. Arriving ... See full summary

A farmer is seen hard at work plowing in the fields when the distant roar of cannon attracts him. He continues for a while, but finally gives up his work and goes toward his home. Arriving there his wife is pacing the floor terror stricken. As her husband enters she rushes towards him. He takes her in his arms protectingly and tells her that he must leave for the battlefield. The frightened woman begs of him to remain with her, but he is firm in his determination, takes his hat and leaves. We follow him through the woods, where shells are exploding on all sides. He goes along cautiously, comes upon a party of soldiers fighting. He seizes the gun of a dead man and is seen in the thick of the fray. The party are driven back and forced to retire. They are driven back to an old farm house, make a stand outside for a few minutes, but at last enter the building, barricade the doors and take up the fight from the inside. The men fight gallantly against the odds. The enemy, after suffering a ...