The Informer (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film
Released in 1912, The Informer is a drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. The young lover leaving home at the opening of the war to join the Confederate Army, tells his brother to take care of his fatherless sweetheart during the perilous times which are to follow. But the brother weakens and fails to be true to his trust. He permits her to believe that her lover is dead. Caught in the neighborhood, however, between the lines of the enemy, the brother appears before them at the crucial moment. In retaliation the false brother turns informer. Both forces are aroused to arms and during the attack upon the girl defending her wounded lover and family alone in the negro's cabin retribution comes in the form of a stray bullet.
Who’s in it. The Informer stars Walter Miller as The Confederate Captain, Mary Pickford as The Confederate Captain's Sweetheart, Henry B. Walthall as The False Brother and Kate Bruce as The Mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Informer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Informer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Informer (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Informer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Informer?
- The Informer stars Walter Miller, Mary Pickford, Henry B. Walthall, Kate Bruce and Dorothy Gish.
- When was The Informer released?
- The Informer was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.