Cinematography: G.W. Bitzer

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Mae Marsh · Robert Harron · Constance Talmadge

Synopsis Intolerance (1916) weaves together four distinct narratives, each set in a different historical period but united by the overarching theme of intolerance. The film explores "The Babylonian Tale," "The Christ Tale," "The Huguenot Tale," and "The Contemporary Tale," each offering...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Richard Barthelmess · Donald Crisp · Arthur Howard

Synopsis Broken Blossoms (1919) is a poignant and lyrical drama directed by D.W. Griffith, centering on a young woman who escapes her brutal boxer father and discovers solace and companionship with a kind-hearted Chinese shopkeeper residing in the grimy streets of...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Richard Barthelmess · Lowell Sherman · Burr McIntosh

Synopsis Way Down East (1920) follows the journey of a young woman from a humble town who falls victim to the deceitful charms of a wealthy playboy, Lennox Sanderson, portrayed by Lowell Sherman. After being abandoned and left to face the...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Mae Marsh · Henry B. Walthall · Miriam Cooper

Synopsis The Birth of a Nation (1915) is renowned for being the most successful and artistically innovative film of its era, yet it has also ignited controversy, protests, and division since its initial release. The narrative unfolds through the lens of...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Robert Harron · Wilbur Higby · Loyola O'Connor

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Lillian Gish · Dorothy Gish · Joseph Schildkraut · Frank Losee

Synopsis Orphans of the Storm (1921) follows the journey of Henriette and Louise, two young women who, despite being foundlings, are nurtured as sisters. When Louise loses her sight, Henriette vows to protect and care for her forever. Their path leads...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Arthur V. Johnson · Linda Arvidson · Gladys Egan · Mary Pickford

Synopsis The Unchanging Sea (S) (1910) unfolds in a picturesque seaside fishing village, drawing inspiration from a Charles Kingsley poem. The narrative revolves around a young couple whose tranquil life is disrupted by a tragic accident. The husband, though rescued from...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Frank Powell · Grace Henderson · James Kirkwood · Linda Arvidson

Synopsis A Corner in Wheat (S) (1909) follows the tale of a rapacious industrialist who impulsively manipulates the global wheat market to gain control. This action results in a dramatic increase in the cost of bread, pushing wheat farmers into destitution...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Kate Bruce · Adele DeGarde · Gladys Egan · Rose King

Synopsis The Country Doctor (S) (1909) follows a dedicated physician who, while tending to his ailing daughter, receives an urgent summons to attend to a critically ill neighbor. Upon arriving at the neighbor's residence, he discovers the patient in a dire...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Elmer Booth · Lillian Gish · Clara T. Bracy · Walter Miller

Synopsis The Musketeers of Pig Alley (S) (1912) follows the story of a young couple, a wife and her musician husband, struggling to make ends meet in the grimy tenements of New York City. The husband's temporary absence for work leaves...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Wilfred Lucas · Blanche Sweet · Charles West · Alfred Paget

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Blanche Sweet · Henry B. Walthall · Walter Miller · Lionel Barrymore

Synopsis Death's Marathon (S) (1913) follows the tale of two business associates vying for the affection of the same woman. She chooses to marry the reckless partner, a decision she comes to rue. His reckless spending on gambling and diminishing affection...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Verner Clarges · Guy Hedlund · Jeanie MacPherson · W.C. Robinson

Synopsis The Lonedale Operator (S) (1911) follows the journey of a young woman who steps into her father's shoes to manage the telegraph at a secluded western railroad station after he falls ill. Her new responsibilities are put to the test...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Neil Hamilton · Erville Alderson · Carol Dempster · Charles Emmett Mack

Synopsis America (1924) follows the journey of a family as they navigate the tumultuous events of the American Revolutionary War. The narrative delves into the personal struggles and triumphs of the family members as they confront the challenges and hardships of...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Henry B. Walthall · Spottiswoode Aitken · Blanche Sweet · George Siegmann

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Jean Hersholt · Phyllis Haver · Belle Bennett · Don Alvarado

Synopsis The Battle of the Sexes (1928) follows the story of Marie Skinner, a gum-chewing, frizzy-haired golddigger who teams up with her jazz-loving boyfriend, Babe Winsor, to swindle a wealthy, middle-aged real estate mogul, William Judson. Marie strategically moves into Judson's...

Direction G.W. Bitzer

Synopsis New York Subway (S) (1905) embarks on an underground adventure, commencing at Union Square and tracing the route of a subway train as it navigates through the labyrinthine tunnels of New York City's early subway system, ultimately reaching the historic...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Edna Foster · Donald Crisp · Joseph Graybill · Dell Henderson

Synopsis The Adventures of Billy (S) (1911) follows the harrowing tale of a young boy named Billy who inadvertently becomes a witness to a grave crime. While out and about, Billy observes two vagabonds unintentionally take a life during a botched...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Dorothy Bernard · Wilfred Lucas · Anthony O'Sullivan · Edwin August

Synopsis The Girl and Her Trust (S) (1912) follows a young telegraphist who demonstrates remarkable bravery when faced with a dangerous situation. A group of vagabonds attempt to rob a substantial sum of money, $2000, that has been delivered by train...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Charles Hill Mailes · Charles West · Blanche Sweet · Dorothy Bernard

Synopsis For His Son (S) (1912) tells the story of a concerned father who creates a unique soda pop named Dopokoke, which contains cocaine, aiming to secure his son's financial future. Marketed as a remedy "for that tired feeling," the beverage...