The Higher Mercy(1912)
The Higher Mercy Synopsis
No matter how absorbed with affairs of state, Abraham Lincoln was always ready to give audience to his little son Tad. Little Tad, playing at the boat landing of the White House lake, falls into the water and is saved from drowning by a young fellow named Jasper Brinton. When young Brinton carries Tad into the White House, the president is very grateful to him and says if there is anything that he can do for him at any time he will be glad to do it. Young Brinton's mother is an enthusiastic supporter of the Federal cause, and when the war breaks out, she urges her son to join the Union army. He has an inherent dread of danger and naturally hesitates. He finally enlists. On the battlefield his natural fear takes possession of him.
The Higher Mercy (1912) is a drama film directed by William V. Ranous, released on September 10, 1912 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Ralph Ince, Julia Swayne Gordon, James Morrison and Rose Tapley. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William V. Ranous
- Writers:
- Charles L. Gaskill
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Higher Mercy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Ince
as Abraham Lincoln
Julia Swayne Gordon
as Mrs. Brinton
James Morrison
as Jasper Brinton, Mrs. Brinton's Son
Rose Tapley
as Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
Kenneth Casey
as Tad, Lincoln's Son
Norma Talmadge
as Alice
Florence Ashbrooke
as The Nurse
Hal Wilson
as A Black Servant
Key crew
Directed by William V. Ranous, written by Charles L. Gaskill.
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The Higher Mercy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Higher Mercy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Higher Mercy?
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The main cast of The Higher Mercy (1912) includes Ralph Ince, Julia Swayne Gordon, James Morrison, Rose Tapley and Kenneth Casey. The film was directed by William V. Ranous. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Higher Mercy released?
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The Higher Mercy was released on September 10, 1912 and runs for 12m.
Is The Higher Mercy worth watching?
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The Higher Mercy (1912) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.