The Evidence of the Film starring Florence La Badie
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 We have included this film in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of Florence La Badie, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. "The Evidence of the Film" (1913) is a short crime drama, significant for the fact that it depicts "film within the film" as a method of proving innocence and guilt. In 2001 the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." Let's all give our thanks to Ned Thanhouser for the outstanding work he has done for the past 25+ years in archives around the globe to acquire and publish on DVD and online Thanhouser films starring Florence La Badie. Directed by Lawrence Marston, Edwin Thanhouser Produced by Edwin Thanhouser Starring William Garwood, Florence La Badie, Marie Eline Distributed by Mutual Film Release date January 10, 1913 Running time 15 minutes Country United States Language Silent film, 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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