The Failure 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 This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation "The Failure" is a short drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. A man becomes despondent after losing his job. Later he meets a woman, who is determined to help him get back on his feet. Directed by D.W. Griffith Cinematography by Billy Bitzer Starring Wilfred Lucas, Dorothy Bernard, Lily Cahill, Donald Crisp Distributed by Biograph Company Release date December 7, 1911 Country United States Running time 12 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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