silent film,american civil war,blackface,short film

His Trust (1911)

Poster for His Trust

The Faithful Devotion and Self-Sacrifice of an Old Negro Servant

A Confederate officer is called off to war. He leaves his wife and daughter in the care of George, his faithful Negro servant. After the officer is killed in battle, George continues in his caring duties, faithful to his trust.

Cast & Crew

Director
D.W. Griffith
  • Profile picture of Wilfred Lucas
    George Wilfred Lucas
  • Profile picture of Dell Henderson
    Col. Frazier Dell Henderson
  • Profile picture of Claire McDowell
    Col. Frazier's wife Claire McDowell
  • Profile picture of Dorothy West
    The Daughter as an Adult Dorothy West
  • Profile picture of Linda Arvidson
    Linda Arvidson
  • Profile picture of Kate Bruce
    Kate Bruce
  • Profile picture of Gladys Egan
    Gladys Egan
  • Profile picture of W. Chrystie Miller
    Man at Farewell W. Chrystie Miller

Recommendations

  • Poster for For His Son
  • Poster for Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk II
  • Poster for Blackwater Lane
  • Poster for Kleks Academy
  • Poster for Love Finds You in Charm
  • Poster for Old Man Junior
  • Poster for House of Ga'a
  • Poster for Bionic

Keywords

  • silent film
  • american civil war
  • blackface
  • short film