The Female of the Species 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 Female of the Species" (A Psychological Tragedy) is a short drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring Claire McDowell, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Bernard, Charles West Distributed by The General Film Company Release date April 15, 1912 Running time 14 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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