D.W. Griffith: The Years at Biograph
- ISBN-10
- 0436192659
- ISBN-13
- 9780436192654
- Series
- D.W. Griffith
- Category
- Motion pictures
- Pages
- 250
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1971
- Publisher
- Harvill Secker
- Author
- Robert M. Henderson
Description
Griffith's battle is against an eagle that bears a remarkable resemblance to a stuffed turkey and is quite obviously manipulated on wires . This picture marked the beginning of Griffith's film career . Max Davidson had also suggested ...
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