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The Attack on the Mill (1910): Cast

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The Attack on the Mill is a 1910 short drama directed by Edwin S. Porter, starring Herbert Prior, Marc McDermott and Harold M. Shaw. It runs 11 minutes.

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The Attack on the Mill (1910) movie poster
Released
Runtime
11 min
Director
Edwin S. Porter
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Attack on the Mill About?

The premise of The Attack on the Mill without spoilers.

The film opens on an old mill where a lively betrothal celebration is underway, with laughter and merriment filling the warm summer afternoon. Joy turns to tension as French soldiers march into the courtyard, preparing to defend the mill against an imminent German assault. A wounded messenger staggers in, blood‑stained with news of the advancing enemy, and the courtyard fills with smoke as battle erupts, marking the long‑awaited attack.

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Cast & crew

The Attack on the Mill Cast

Herbert Prior leads the cast, with Marc McDermott and Harold M. Shaw. Directed by Edwin S. Porter.

From the director

More from Edwin S. Porter

More films directed by Edwin S. Porter: Tess of the Storm Country, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.

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FAQ

The Attack on the Mill FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Attack on the Mill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Attack on the Mill?

The Attack on the Mill runs 11 minutes.

When was The Attack on the Mill released?

The Attack on the Mill was released on August 12, 1910.

Who directed The Attack on the Mill?

The Attack on the Mill was directed by Edwin S. Porter.

More films by Edwin S. Porter

Who is in the cast of The Attack on the Mill?

The Attack on the Mill stars Herbert Prior, Marc McDermott and Harold M. Shaw.

Does The Attack on the Mill have a post-credit scene?

No. The Attack on the Mill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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