David Wark Griffith: A Brief Sketch of His Career


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An authorized biography of D.W. Griffith, the self-proclaimed "Father of Filmmaking." Written in collaboration with the director, Robert Edgar Long's biographical sketch traces Griffith's early life, his career as an actor and stage director, his rise as one of Biograph's most acclaimed and innovative filmmakers, and the making of his revolutionary (and controversial) full-length films: The Birth of a Nation, Intolerance, Broken Blossoms, and other cinema classics. Summary by ChuckW. (4 hr 37 min)

Chapters

An Appreciation and Preface 21:10 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter I: Boyhood Days 11:21 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter II: Lawrence Griffith - Actor 17:41 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter III: The Traveling Salesman 10:49 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter IV: Poet and Playwright 12:48 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter V: The Door of Fame 16:42 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter VI: Early Biograph Days 11:56 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter VII: The Reliance Majestic 17:19 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter VIII: 'The Birth of a Nation' 28:41 Read by Chuck Williamson
Chapter IX: 'Intolerance' 23:20 Read by Mary Schneider
Chapter X: 'Hearts of the World' 25:09 Read by Mary Schneider
Chapter XI: A Short Story Series 15:03 Read by Mary Schneider
Chapter XII: The Griffith Repertory 20:38 Read by Mary Schneider
Chapter XIII: An Adventure at Sea 33:08 Read by Mary Schneider
Chapter XIV: Mamaroneck -- and Home 11:32 Read by Mary Schneider

Reviews

My grandparents' favorite director


(5 stars)

A life well lived