D.W. Griffith: An American Genius

D.W. Griffith: An American Genius — Plot

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
• December 12, 1975
• Runtime
• 56 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Walt Lowe

D.W. Griffith: An American Genius — Cast

Victor Jory Griffith's Voice Lillian Gish Self D.W. Griffith Self (archive) Richard Schickel Self William Beaudine Self

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James Smith Self

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Edmund Rucker Self

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Roy Aitken Self