The Primal Call 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 Primal Call" is a short drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer and Florence La Badie, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A woman engaged to a wealthy society man, whom she does not love, unexpectedly meets and falls hard for a tough sailor. Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring Claire McDowell, Wilfred Lucas, Joseph Graybill, Florence La Badie Distributed by The General Film Company Release date June 22, 1911 Running time 13 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."