The Reformers 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 Reformers" is a short drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A man joins the League of Civic Purity to reform society, but will he be able to rein his own household? Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by D. W. Griffith Starring Charles Hill Mailes, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, Walter Miller, Jennie Lee, Kate Bruce Cinematography Billy Bitzer Distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated Release date July 6, 1913 Running time 20 min. 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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