David Whiting belongs to a fine old aristocratic family of the south and is an officer in the United States Army. He believes in the Union and he is opposed to slavery. When the Civil War breaks out he frees his personal slaves and joins his regiment to fight for the north.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henry B. WalthallDavid Whiting / Walker Whiting | David Whiting / Walker Whiting |
| AAntoinette WalkerRuth Tyler | Ruth Tyler |
| AAnne LeighEdith Whiting | Edith Whiting |
| JJohn LorenzJack Spencer | Jack Spencer |
 Thomas CommerfordDavid Whiting Sr. | David Whiting Sr. |
| RRichardson CottonThomas Spicer | Thomas Spicer |
| JJack DaleGeorge Spicer | George Spicer |
| LLaura FrankenfieldMrs. Whiting | Mrs. Whiting |
| EEllis PaulLittle Boy | Little Boy |
| BBond TurnerRufus | Rufus |