The White Rose director D W Griffith

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 White Rose" is a drama included in our program to illustrate the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. This film is a D. W. Griffith 'hidden gem'. It is not well known, but deserves a serious look. A wealthy man about to start a career as a minister has a brief affair with a simple working girl. He walks away, but can't escape the memories of that brief encounter. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by D. W. Griffith Scenario by D.W. Griffith Starring Mae Marsh, Ivor Novello, Carol Dempster, Neil Hamilton, Lucille La Verne, Porter Strong Cinematography Billy Bitzer, Hendrik Sartov and Hal Sintzenich Distributed by United Artists Release date May 21, 1923 Running time 1 hour, 38 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."