The Springtime of Life

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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 Springtime of Life" is a drama starring Victor Sjöström (Seastrom), a star of Silent Hall of Fame. A little orphaned girl goes through many trials and tribulations before finding her place in life and her true love. The film stars Victor Sjöström and features Mauritz Stiller in acting roles. These two personalities in a few years would graduate to directing and become world famous through their masterpieces created both in Sweden and in Hollywood. Before WWI European cinema was the most advanced in the world and "The Springtime of Life" is an example of a very mature film from the early years of movie making. Directed by Paul Garbagni Produced by a branch of the French company Pathé Frères Scenario by Paul Garbagni based on the novel by August Blanche Cinematography Julius Jaenzon Starring Victor Sjöström, Selma Wiklund af Klercker, Mauritz Stiller, Georg af Klercker, Astrid Engelbrecht Distributed by Pathé Frères Release date 1912 Running time 57 min. Country Sweden Language Silent, Swedish intertitles, English subtitles 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."