In The Border States director D W Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer
This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "In the Border States" is a short Civil War drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. "In the Border States" deals with the human aspect of the war. Representatives from both conflicting sides are forced to choose between the loyalty to their banner and the higher moral obligation to humanity. Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by Stanner E.V. Taylor Cinematography Billy Bitzer Starring Charles West, Henry Walthall, Gladys Egan Distributed by Biograph Company Release date June 13, 1910 Running time 15 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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