The Lesson 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 Lesson" is a short drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of Arthur Johnson, Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. A drunkard gets in trouble with the law while his father is on his deathbed. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by Dell Henderson Starring W. Chrystie Miller, Joseph Graybill, Stephanie Longfellow, Verner Clarges, George Nichols, Arthur V. Johnson, Robert Harron Cinematography Billy Bitzer Distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated Release date December 19, 1910 Running time 14 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."