The Deserter(1912)
The Deserter Synopsis
A deserting soldier encounters a wagon train of settlers. When they are faced with an Indian attack, he risks court martial to return to the Army post for help.
The Deserter (1912) is a western and drama film directed by Thomas H. Ince, released on March 15, 1912 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Francis Ford, William Clifford, J. Barney Sherry and Lillian Christy.
- Director:
- Thomas H. Ince
- Writers:
- Thomas H. Ince, Richard V. Spencer
- Production:
- Bison Motion Pictures, New York Motion Picture
- Status:
- Released
The Deserter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Francis Ford
as The Deserter
William Clifford
as The Captain
J. Barney Sherry
as The Colonel
Lillian Christy
as The Colonel's Daughter
- Ray Myers
Ray Myers
- Winnie Baldwin
Winnie Baldwin
- Clifford Smith
Clifford Smith
Key crew
Directed by Thomas H. Ince, written by Thomas H. Ince and Richard V. Spencer.
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The Deserter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deserter online?
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Who stars in The Deserter?
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The main cast of The Deserter (1912) includes Francis Ford, William Clifford, J. Barney Sherry, Lillian Christy and Ray Myers. The film was directed by Thomas H. Ince. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deserter released?
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The Deserter was released on March 15, 1912 and runs for 20m.