D W Griffith: Father of Film

Synopsis

A study of D W Griffith, the pioneering American film director whom Chaplin called ‘the teacher of us all’. Features interviews with stars of the time, including Lillian Gish and Blanche Sweet, family and friends.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 153 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale

Subjects

Film studies

Keywords

biographies; film directors; Griffith, D.W. (1875-1948)

Credits

Cast

Lindsay Anderson

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email

video.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7957 8957

Fax

020 7957 8968

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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