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The Birth Of A Nation

1915, Movie, NR, 190 mins

The Birth Of A Nation: Review

This notoriously problematic melodrama is the first true screen epic and arguably the most important motion picture ever made. Virtually overnight, it compelled cultural gatekeepers to reckon with cinema, not as a mere arcade novelty, but as a uniquely vigorous, wholly credible art form. As the film unfolds, with a majestic assurance undiminished by time, the viewer can practically see director D.W. Griffith inventing the narrative conventions, editing style, and production techniques that have dominated Hollywood cinema ever since. Read the complete review for The Birth Of A Nation

The Birth Of A Nation: Cast & Details

Year: 1915
Rated NR

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Cast
Lillian Gish: Elsie, Stoneman's Daughter
Mae Marsh: Flora Cameron, the Pet Sister
Henry Walthall: Col. Ben Cameron
Miriam Cooper: Margaret Cameron, Elder Sister
Mary Alden: Lydia, Stoneman's Mulatto Housekeeper
Ralph Lewis: Hon. Austin Stoneman, Leader of the House

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