Short Films of D.W. Griffith - V. 2 (1909)

Synopsis: This second volume of classic D.W. Griffith shorts includes more examples of his pioneering cinema techniques. THE SWITCH TOWER, THE LONEDALE OPERATOR, and AN UNSEEN ENEMY are edge-of-your-seat... This second volume of classic D.W. Griffith shorts includes more examples of his pioneering cinema techniques. THE SWITCH TOWER, THE LONEDALE OPERATOR, and AN UNSEEN ENEMY are edge-of-your-seat thrillers, enhanced by Griffith's innovations. THE MUSKETEERS OF PIG ALLEY is a landmark portrait of New York City slum life, while THE LITTLE TEASE is a typical morality tale of the time, as a flirty mountain girl (Dorothy Bernard) gets lured to town by a sweet-talking city slicker (Robert Harron). MAN'S GENESIS is a prehistoric love story concerning Weakhands (Robert Harron), a frail caveman who invents the first club for use in bashing the head of his rival for the love of Lillywhite (Mae Marsh). All of these works are testaments to Griffith's vision and power as a filmmaker, and to the talent of his actors: Lillian and Dorothy Gish, Blanche Sweet, Wilfred Lucas, Alfred Paget, Elmer Booth, Donald Crisp, Marie Newton, Mae Marsh, and Harry B. Walthall. The films are silent, with orchestral scores. [More]

Starring: Bobby Harron, Mae Marsh, Lionel Barrymore, Dorothy Gish

Starring: Bobby Harron, Mae Marsh, Lionel Barrymore, Dorothy Gish, Henry B. Walthall, Kate Bruce, James Kirkwood, Harry Carey

Director: D.W. Griffith

Director: D.W. Griffith

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