A Calamitous Elopement director D W Griffith
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 "A Calamitous Elopement" is a short comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of two of our stars: actor Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer. A very young Robert Harron has a bit part as a bellboy, while D.W. Griffith has a significant role as a policeman in addition to the director's job. Directed by D.W. Griffith Cinematography by Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin Starring Harry Solter, Linda Arvidson, George Gebhardt, D.W. Griffith, Robert Harron Distributed by Biograph Company Release date August 7, 1908 Country United States Running time 8 m. 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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