D.W. Griffith: An American Genius (1975)
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.
Directors: Walt Lowe, Conrad Cagle.
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Victor Jory as Griffith's Voice |
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Richard Schickel as Self |
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William Beaudine as Self |
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James Smith as Self |
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Edmund Rucker as Self |
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Roy Aitken as Self |
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Lillian Gish as Self |
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Richard Reynolds as Self |
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D.W. Griffith as Self (archive) |
| Directing | Walt Lowe | Director |
| Crew | Walt Lowe | Cinematography |
| Production | Walt Lowe | Producer |
| Directing | Conrad Cagle | Director |
| Sound | Don Murray | Music |
| Sound | Cliff Shaw | Music |
| Writing | Walt Lowe | Writer |
| Writing | Richard Schickel | Writer |
| Production | Elizabeth Lowe | Executive Producer |
| Production | Art Metzler | Executive Producer |
| Production | Paul Killiam | Associate Producer |
