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"Lonely Villa" (1909) - with film
Marion Leonard and Mary Pickford
Directed by D.W. Griffith
Produced by Biograph Company
Scenario by Mack Sennett, from the play At the Telephone by André de Lorde
Cinematography G.W. Bitzer and Arthur Marvin
Starring Marion Leonard, David Miles, Mary Pickford, Adele de Garde, Gladys Egan
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date June 10, 1909
Running time 8 min.
Country United States
Language Silent, English intertitles
"Lonely Villa" is a short crime drama directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.
Robert Harron, Arthur V. Johnson and Florence Lawrence all get credit for the film, but it is difficult to spot them.
A group of criminals planning a robbery manages to lure the father of the family out of the house. In his absence they make their move, but the mother and her three daughters barricade themselves behind a solid door. Suspense builds up as the thieves try to force the door while the mother calls her husband for help.
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Lonely Villa
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A band of thieves plan a burglary in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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David Miles, Mary Pickford, Marion Leonard and two younger daughters enjoy a quiet time in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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David Miles and Marion Leonard look at the letter he received in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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Marion Leonard and Mary Pickford are scared as the criminals try to enter the house in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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Marion Leonard and Mary Pickford try to block the door in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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Marion Leonard calls for help as Mary Pickford tries to calm her younger sisters in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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The burglars try to force the door open in "Lonely Villa" (1909) , directed by D. W. Griffith.
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