The Darling of the CSA
Synopsis
Anna Q. Nilsson is the title character, Agnes Lane, a daring spy for the South during the Civil War. She delivers an important message regarding an attack on a Yankee fort, then infiltrates the fort and turns herself in, only to change into a Union soldier’s clothes and escape with more confidential information. The Confederate soldiers love her, and treat her with respect, despite her un-ladylike profession. During the attack, morale appears to flag, but she sneaks out a message that she has been captured by the Yankees and is due to be executed, urging the boys to greater heroism. As they capture the fort, she again infiltrates and pretends to be grateful to her “rescuers.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenean Buel, Sidney Olcott
- Original Title
- The Darling of the CSA
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenean Buel, Sidney Olcott
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Kenean Buel
Director
Sidney Olcott
Director
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What is The Darling of the CSA about?
Anna Q. Nilsson is the title character, Agnes Lane, a daring spy for the South during the Civil War. She delivers an important message regarding an attack on a Yankee fort, then infiltrates the fort and turns herself in, only to change into a Union soldier’s clothes and escape with more confidential information. The Confederate soldiers love her, and treat her with respect, despite her un-ladylike profession. During the attack, morale appears to flag, but she sneaks out a message that she has been captured by the Yankees and is due to be executed, urging the boys to greater heroism. As they capture the fort, she again infiltrates and pretends to be grateful to her “rescuers.”
Who directed The Darling of the CSA?
The Darling of the CSA was directed by Kenean Buel, Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in The Darling of the CSA?
The principal cast of The Darling of the CSA includes Anna Q. Nilsson, Guy Coombs, J. Barstow Budworth, Hallie Clements, Storm Boyd.
When was The Darling of the CSA released and how long is it?
The Darling of the CSA was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 15m.