The Birth of a Nation (1915) — Perfery

(1915)Directed by D.W. Griffith193 minDrama, History, War

“The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!”

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.

Lillian Gishas Stoneman's Daughter Elsie

Mae Marshas Flora Cameron

Henry B. Walthallas Col. Ben Cameron

Miriam Cooperas Margaret Cameron

Mary Aldenas Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia

Ralph Lewisas Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman

George Siegmannas Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch

Walter Longas Gus

Robert Harronas Tod

Wallace Reidas Jeff, the Blacksmith

Joseph Henaberyas Abraham Lincoln

Elmer Cliftonas Stoneman's Elder Son Phil

Josephine Crowellas Mrs. Cameron

Spottiswoode Aitkenas Dr. Cameron

George Berangeras Wade Cameron

Maxfield Stanleyas Duke Cameron

Jennie Leeas Mammy

Donald Crispas Gen. U.S. Grant

Howard Gayeas Gen. Robert E. Lee

Sam De Grasseas Senator Charles Sumner (uncredited)

William De Vaullas Nelse (uncredited)

Willam Freemanas Jake / Sentry at Hospital (uncredited)

Tom Wilsonas Stoneman's Servant (uncredited)

Fred Burnsas Klansman (uncredited)