The Mountaineer's Honor 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 "The Mountaineer's Honor" is a short drama directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of Arthur V. Johnson and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A valley visitor deceives and then abandons a mountain girl. Her brother's honor is hurt and he leaves in pursuit of justice. Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring Mary Pickford, Arthur V. Johnson, James Kirkwood, Owen Moore, Kate Bruce Distributed by Biograph Company Release date November, 1909 Running time 11 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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