news news Absent 1928 Drama A shell-shocked black soldier is cared for by a miner and his daughter when he wanders into their camp, and makes a fresh start in life with the aid of the American Legion. watched want to watch oscars director Harry A. Gant news ✕ loading… cast Clarence Brooks Soldier George H. Reed Miner V Virgil Owens Villain R Rosalie Lincoln Floyd Shackelford Clarence Williams