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    Mary Pickford and Charles West

 

Directed by                       D.W. Griffith
Cinematography by         Billy Bitzer
Starring                             Dell Henderson, Mary Pickford, Charles West, George Nichols, Robert Harron
Distributed by                   General Film Company
Release date                      January 5, 1911
Country                             United States
Running time                    13 m.

 

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"When a Man Loves" is a short drama directed by D.W. Griffith.  The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of two of our stars: actor Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer.

 

A country girl's suitor is rejected by her father in favor of a much older man, his old buddy. Robert Harron has a small part as the preacher's assistant.

We trust that silent film lovers will not judge harshly the quality of the print.  Many early D.W. Griffith films are only available in a paper print format, and we are all very lucky that they have survived the trials of time for us to enjoy.

 

Mary Pickford and Robert Harron in When a Man Loves 1911 director DW Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer 01

   A scene with Dell Henderson, Mary Pickford and Robert Harron (on the right)

 


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