The Fugitive (1910): Cast & Plot
The Fugitive is a 1910 short war drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Edward Dillon as John, Confederate son, Dorothy West and Edwin August. It runs 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fugitive About?
The premise of The Fugitive without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two men named John—one a Confederate soldier, the other a Union trooper—depart from their families to fight on opposite sides. A skirmish leaves them isolated from their units; the Union John shoots the Confederate John, forcing the wounded man to flee and take shelter in the house of his enemy.
The Fugitive Cast & Characters
Edward Dillon leads the cast as John, Confederate son, with Dorothy West as Confederate son's fiancée and Edwin August as John, Union son. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Edward Dillon as John, Confederate son
- Dorothy West as Confederate son's fiancée
- Edwin August as John, Union son
- Lucy Cotton as Union son's fiancée
Also Starring in The Fugitive
· 2 more- Kate Bruce Confederate mother
- Clara T. Bracy Union mother
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
The Fugitive Plot Summary
What happens in The Fugitive from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two soldiers, both named John, bid farewell to their mothers and fiancées to go fight in the war—one as a Confederate private and the other as a Union corporal. Corporal John Edwin August leads a small foraging party, while Confederate John Edward Dillon fights alongside a larger Confederate force. Waiting at home are the Union’s fiancée Lucy Cotton and the Confederate’s fiancée Dorothy West, each left to hope for their loved ones’ safe return. The party is ambushed, the Union group pulled back, and Corporal John is separated from his comrades.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fugitive, scene by scene
The Fugitive Also Known As
Also known as “El fugitivo”.
- Also known as
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- El fugitivo
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The Fugitive FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fugitive, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fugitive?
The Fugitive runs 16 minutes.
When was The Fugitive released?
The Fugitive was released on November 7, 1910.
Who directed The Fugitive?
The Fugitive was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The Fugitive?
The Fugitive stars Edward Dillon as John, Confederate son, Dorothy West as Confederate son's fiancée and Edwin August as John, Union son, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Fugitive have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fugitive has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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