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A study in the standards of honor maintained by some men and the cowardice of a son from whom much was expected. It is dramatic to the highest degree, and reaches its climax when the old colonel kills his son, drags his body to the battlefield and leaves it lying where appearances, at least, will be in the son's favor. It is one of those pictures of which adequate description is impossible and must be seen to be appreciated. Perhaps it is more attractive for what it suggests than for what it actually shows. The conception of honor so graphically portrayed here might not be the one which would appeal to everyone, but the sufferings of the father, which are faithfully depicted, are sufficient to create a feeling of deep sympathy for him; and may be those who sympathize with the father will agree that the son received more than he deserved, though the sense of justice is somewhat marred by the false appearance which the father placed upon his death by placing the body in a favorable position upon the battlefield. So many delicate questions are suggested by this picture that it promises to be popular, and to appeal strongly to very many people. - The Moving Picture World, February 5, 1910