At the Crossroads of Life
At the Crossroads of Life is a typically Victorian-style melodrama in which a girl's wishes to be an actress are condemned by her stern father, a man of the cloth who has no time for those in the acting profession.
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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 This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation "Crossroads of Life" is a short drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A woman's stage success is bitter-sweet because of her quarrel with her father. The film is notable for the acting performance of D.W. Griffith as the suitor. Directed by Wallace McCutcheon Cinematography by Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin Starring Marion Leonard, D.W. Griffith, Edward Dillon, Florence Auer, Robert Harron Distributed by Biograph Company Release date July 3, 1908 Country United States Running time 9 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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- Director
- Wallace McCutcheon Jr.
- Starring
- Linda Arvidson, D.W. Griffith, Robert Harron, Florence Auer, Edward Dillon, Marion Leonard
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