D.W. Griffith: An American Genius (1975)
Synopsis
A penetrating documentary of a legendary filmmaker, narrated by the renowned film critic Richard Schickel. Excerpted works include “Birth of a Nation”, the dramatic fire scene in “Way Down East”, and the epic spectacle of “Intolerance”. The gifted and intuitive Griffith was more concerned with ideas and stories of his own choosing rather than box office draws.
Release Date: 1975-12-12
Runtime: 56 minutes
Director: Walt Lowe
Top Cast
- Victor Jory as Griffith's Voice
- Lillian Gish as Self
- D.W. Griffith as Self (archive)
- Richard Schickel as Self
- William Beaudine as Self
- James Smith as Self
- Edmund Rucker as Self
- Roy Aitken as Self
- Richard Reynolds as Self
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