D. W. Griffith

“ At the end of the Civil War he escapes to his father's home in France rather than submit to the Yankees.
The flag of the Confederacy.
"I shall never surrender! I shall go to a foreign land."
For a small price he purchases the run-down home of his forefathers, and lives in this foreign land—the sole citizen of the Confederate States of America.
With the passing of a generation he is again alone, save for his one grandchild, a young blossom from the old stock.
Her New York chum at the Paris school visits Mademoiselle Atoline while touring Europe with her family. ”

“ The pride of the Turnverein—half drunk and half German.
"If they start a war and America gets in——"
"Americans fight, eh! Put up your fists and show me!"
"Just a couple more words and he'd have had me started."
The day of Mademoiselle Atoline's return home.
"Remember my promise—if you ever need me, I will come."
NOTE:—So in an olden day young Americans may have promised Lafayette.
Now comes the day that shall live as long as history—August 3rd, 1914—and her betrothed goes with the legions of France.
Memories that will not die. ”

“ Oily is a grafter—has to be bribed to leave.
While brother Ralph steals away to duty.
After several stops on the way—
"I am going to war."
"We're a fighting family—my brother's gone to war."
Cutie Beautiful meets an old friend.
Mademoiselle Atoline brings the glad news of America's part.
Now comes the draft.
"Father, look what's happened."
Father, interested in ship building, declares son essential.
Playing with fire.
Cutie loves jewels, but—
A heavyweight job—juggling time cards. ”