Short Films of D.W. Griffith - V. 1 (1911)

Synopsis: This collection of three short silent films directed by the famous D.W. Griffith provides an interesting cross-section of his work. THE BATTLE stars Charles West as a Civil War coward who gets a... This collection of three short silent films directed by the famous D.W. Griffith provides an interesting cross-section of his work. THE BATTLE stars Charles West as a Civil War coward who gets a second chance when the girl he loves (Blanche Sweet) inspires him to return to the fray. Containing large battle scenes, it foreshadows Griffith's work in THE BIRTH OF A NATION. THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES is an examination of the nature of women, starring Mary Pickford, Claire McDowell, and Dorothy Bernard as ladies struggling to survive in the desert after the man in their party dies. THE NEW YORK HAT stars Lionel Barrymore as a pastor who carries out a dying mother's wish to buy her poor daughter (Mary Pickford) a stylish hat, only to have his good deed cause a scandal. Ranging from historic battle recreation to scathing social commentary, these early Griffith masterworks are fine examples of early cinematic storytelling at its most powerful. This is a valuable film treasure for historians and film lovers alike. [More]

Starring: Mary Pickford, Blanche Sweet, Claire McDowell, Lionel Barrymore

Starring: Mary Pickford, Blanche Sweet, Claire McDowell, Lionel Barrymore, Charles West, Dorothy Bernard

Director: D.W. Griffith

Director: D.W. Griffith

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