D W Griffith

D. W. Griffith

D. W. Griffith — American filmmaker (1875–1948)

David Wark Griffith was an American film director. Considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the motion picture, he pioneered many aspects of film editing and expanded the art of the narrative film.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 209 films (1908–1973) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 290 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1925 THAT ROYLE GIRL. Famous Players-Lasky Corp. 114 min B&W
1930 The birth of a nation Triangle Film Corporation presents D.W. Griffith's immortal spectacle, adapted from Thomas Dixon's novel The clansman ; produced under the personal direction of D.W. Griffith ; story arranged by D.W. Griffith and Frank E. Woods ; photography by G.W. Bitzer. 105 16mm B&W sound
1930 The birth of a nation: D.W. Griffith prologue. D. W. Griffith Inc. 2:50 16mm sound
1931 THE STRUGGLE. D. W. Griffith Inc. 9 reels B&W
1936 [San Francisco film 50 [San Francisco B&W
1960s Rescued from an eagle's nest Blackhawk Films 3 16mm B&W silent
1964 Hollywood and the stars. The great directors sponsored by Purex and Timex ; a David L. Wolper production ; United Artists Television ; production executive, Sydney Field ; associate producer, Julian Ludwig ; written and produced by Nicholas Noxon ; series producer-director, Jack Haley, Jr. 26 16mm B&W sound
1973 Hearts of the world. [Restored version]. D. W. Griffith Inc. 4392 16mm sound
Judith In Bethulia D.W. Griffith 16mm sound