"The Broken Locket" (1909) - with film
Arthur V. Johnson
Directed by D.W. Griffith
Produced by Biograph Company
Scenario by D.W. Griffith
Cinematography G.W. Bitzer
Starring Frank Powell, Mary Pickford, Kate Bruce, Marion Leonard, Arthur V. Johnson, Robert Harron
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date September 16, 1909
Running time 13 min.
Country United States
Language Silent, English intertitles
"The Broken Locket" is a short drama directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of Arthur V. Johnson, Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame.
A young woman gives half a locket to her beau when he leaves in search of fortune.
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The Broken Locket
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Frank Powell listens to Mary Pickford in "The Broken Locket" (1909), directed by D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer.
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Arthur V. Johnson is the owner of a mining company in "The Broken Locket" (1909), directed by D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer.
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Robert Harron talks to Arthur V. Johnson in "The Broken Locket" (1909), directed by D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer.
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Kate Bruce watches Mary Pickford in "The Broken Locket" (1909), directed by D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer.
Kate Bruce and Mary Pickford