D.W. Griffith: An American Genius(1975)
D.W. Griffith: An American Genius Synopsis
A penetrating documentary of a legendary filmmaker, narrated by the renowned film critic Richard Schickel. Excerpted works include “Birth of a Nation”, the dramatic fire scene in “Way Down East”, and the epic spectacle of “Intolerance”. The gifted and intuitive Griffith was more concerned with ideas and stories of his own choosing rather than box office draws.
D.W. Griffith: An American Genius (1975) is a documentary film directed by Walt Lowe, released on December 12, 1975 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Victor Jory, Richard Schickel, William Beaudine and James Smith.
- Director:
- Walt Lowe
- Writers:
- Walt Lowe, Richard Schickel
- Producers:
- Walt Lowe
- Production:
- WAVE
- Status:
- Released
D.W. Griffith: An American Genius Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor Jory
as Griffith's Voice
Richard Schickel
as Self
William Beaudine
as Self
- James Smith
James Smith
as Self
- Edmund Rucker
Edmund Rucker
as Self
- Roy Aitken
Roy Aitken
as Self
Lillian Gish
as Self
- Richard Reynolds
Richard Reynolds
as Self
D.W. Griffith
as Self (archive)
Key crew
Directed by Walt Lowe, written by Walt Lowe and Richard Schickel, produced by Walt Lowe.
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D.W. Griffith: An American Genius – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of D.W. Griffith: An American Genius (1975) includes Victor Jory, Richard Schickel, William Beaudine, James Smith and Edmund Rucker. The film was directed by Walt Lowe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was D.W. Griffith: An American Genius released?
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D.W. Griffith: An American Genius was released on December 12, 1975 and runs for 56m.