Silent Heroes
Synopsis
Tom Chatterton is called a coward because he will not enlist in the Home Guard during the Civil War -- his mother is dying and he does not wish to leave while she is still alive. When she dies and the Yankees attack, he seizes command of the Home Guard and leads them to victory, proving himself a hero and dying in the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Hunt, Walter Edwards
- Original Title
- Silent Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Broncho Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Hunt, Walter Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Hunt
Director
Walter Edwards
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Heroes
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What is Silent Heroes about?
Tom Chatterton is called a coward because he will not enlist in the Home Guard during the Civil War -- his mother is dying and he does not wish to leave while she is still alive. When she dies and the Yankees attack, he seizes command of the Home Guard and leads them to victory, proving himself a hero and dying in the process.
Who directed Silent Heroes?
Silent Heroes was directed by Jay Hunt, Walter Edwards.
Who stars in Silent Heroes?
The principal cast of Silent Heroes includes Tom Chatterton, Frank Borzage, Estelle Allen, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Edler.
When was Silent Heroes released and how long is it?
Silent Heroes was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Heroes?
Silent Heroes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).