D.W. Griffith: Directorial Debut

David Wark Griffith, born in a small Kentucky town, revolutionized the Motion Picture industry as a director during the Silent Film Era. He perfected his technique while working at the old Biograph studios from 1908 - 1913.

Contained here, is an article from 1916 which recounts the tale of  how Griffith was chosen to direct his first movie.  The article was written by Linda A. Griffith, his wife at the time, and appeared in Film Fun Magazine.

Also included is a biography of D.W. Griffith, and a complete filmography of the movies he directed and supervised.

It was truly D.W. Griffith who turned filmaking into an art.

-- D.W. Griffith's First Movie --