"Broken Blossoms" (1919) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer

"Broken Blossoms" (1919) 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 "Broken Blossoms" is a poignant drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by Adolph Zukor Scenario by D. W. Griffith Based on the short story “The Chink and the Child” by Thomas Burke Starring Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by James Smith Distributed by United Artists Release date 20 October 1919 Running time 90 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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