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David Wark Griffith: A Brief Sketch of His Career

David Wark Griffith: A Brief Sketch of His Career

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Number of Chapters: 15

Length: 04 hours and 37 minutes

Language: English

An authorized biography of D.W. Griffith, the self-proclaimed "Father of Filmmaking." Written in collaboration with the director, Robert Edgar Long's biographical sketch traces Griffith's early life, his career as an actor and stage director, his rise as one of Biograph's most acclaimed and innovative filmmakers, and the making of his revolutionary (and controversial) full-length films: The Birth of a Nation, Intolerance, Broken Blossoms, and other cinema classics. Summary by ChuckW.

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An Appreciation and Preface (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter I: Boyhood Days (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter II: Lawrence Griffith - Actor (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter III: The Traveling Salesman (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter IV: Poet and Playwright (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter V: The Door of Fame (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter VI: Early Biograph Days (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter VII: The Reliance Majestic (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter VIII: 'The Birth of a Nation' (Chuck Williamson)
Chapter IX: 'Intolerance' (Mary Schneider)
Chapter X: 'Hearts of the World' (Mary Schneider)
Chapter XI: A Short Story Series (Mary Schneider)
Chapter XII: The Griffith Repertory (Mary Schneider)
Chapter XIII: An Adventure at Sea (Mary Schneider)
Chapter XIV: Mamaroneck -- and Home (Mary Schneider)
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