When an author becomes famous people naturally turn back to his earlier books to trace the progress of his art. The same thing is now happening with movie producers. D. W. Griffith is possibly the most famous producer in the industry and it is interesting in consequence, to see again his first big picture. This is 'Judith of Bethulia,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre. Certain technical improvements have been made in the screening, notably the use of the 'fade out,' and the picture is fit to rank with many that have had all advantages of the very latest methods. In his first big picture, Griffith had a discerning eye for his cast is proved by the names of the players who take the leading parts in 'Judith of Bethulia,' some of which were not as famous then as they are now. Among these are Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] and Henry B. Walthall. Showing along with 'Judith of Bethulia' in the same programme is one of the B. A. T. Co.'s Chinese educational films, 'Safety First.'
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Judith of Bethulia: A Griffith Picture
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Publication Date
1924-07-28
- Publication Year
1924
Page
6
Film Projector / Film(s)
Safety First
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Actors
Mrs. Sidney Drew
Director
Mrs. Sidney Drew
Writer
Charlotte Walton Ayres (story)
Country
USA
Released
1917-04-30
Genre
Comedy
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