This well-crafted and effective Thomas Ince short drama does an efficient job of introducing the characters, telling the story, and making its points. Ince makes good use of his ability to frame a scene effectively, and there is also an extended flashback sequence that works well.
The setup centers around "Granddad", a Civil War veteran beloved by his granddaughter but resented by his son's second wife because of his drinking. The plot is simple but poignant, and Ince's understated style works effectively in telling the story. The settings work quite well, and it also gives you a good feel for its original setting, when there were still plenty of Civil War veterans around, and when (unlike as would be the case with veterans of most other wars) they could easily run into former opponents from time to time.
Ince has the cast give solid, believable performances that allow the characters and story to speak for themselves. It makes a simple but effective statement on behalf of all the "Granddads" of its own or any other era.