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In Old Kentucky (1909)

1909-09-20 · 11m · EN
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Brothers George and Robert enlist on opposite sides in the Civil War. Robert is captured as a spy for the South, but escapes and hides in his parents' house. George leads the search party, but doesn't reveal his brother's hiding place, and Robert escapes. After the war, George is a hero and Robert is down on his luck. George cautiously welcomes him back into the family home.

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D.W. GriffithDirectorStanner E.V. TaylorWriter

Top billed cast

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Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallRobert, the Confederate sonOwen MooreOwen MooreThe Union sonMary PickfordMary PickfordPartygoer

Keywords

American civil war

Movie DNA

Genre affinityWarTheme affinityAmerican Civil WarPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · American Civil WarDirector preference260506Actor preference280733 · 314037 · 260457

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What is In Old Kentucky about?

Brothers George and Robert enlist on opposite sides in the Civil War. Robert is captured as a spy for the South, but escapes and hides in his parents' house. George leads the search party, but doesn't reveal his brother's hiding place, and Robert escapes. After the war, George is a hero and Robert is down on his luck. George cautiously welcomes him back into the family home.

How long is In Old Kentucky?

In Old Kentucky has a runtime of 11 minutes.