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The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation

Epoch Producing Corporation (1915)
DVD ISO
PG
014381467420
Drama | History | Romance | War | Western
USA | Silent Film | Black & White | 03:07

D.W. Griffith's spectacular silent masterpiece is available for the first time on DVD. The most successful silent film ever, The Birth of a Nation remains America's most controversial cinematic landmark. Also included is a 24-minute "making of" documentary detailing the production of the film with rare behind-the-scenes footage and more.


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Lillian Gish Elsie - Stoneman's Daughter
Mae Marsh Flora Cameron - The Pet Sister
Henry B. Walthall Col. Ben Cameron aka The Little Colonel
Miriam Cooper Margaret Cameron - The Elder Sister
Mary Alden Lydia Brown - Stoneman's Mulatto Housekeeper
Ralph Lewis Hon. Austin Stoneman - Leader of the House
George Siegmann Silas Lynch - Mulatto Lieut. Governor
Walter Long Gus - A Renegade Negro
Robert Harron Tod - Stoneman's Younger Son
Wallace Reid Jeff - The Blacksmith
Joseph Henabery Abraham Lincoln
Elmer Clifton Phil - Stoneman's Elder Son
Josephine Crowell Mrs. Cameron
Spottiswoode Aitken Dr. Cameron
George Beranger Wade Cameron - The Second Son
Maxfield Stanley Duke Cameron - The Youngest Son
Jennie Lee Mammy - The Faithful Servant
Donald Crisp Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
Howard Gaye Gen. Robert E. Lee
Bennie Billings Child
Monte Blue Minor Role
Harry Braham Cameron's Male Servant
Beulah Burns Sick woman's child
Bob Burns Klan Leader
Edmund Burns Klansman

Trailer

Edition details

Packaging Snap Case
Nr Discs 1
Screen Ratios Standard (1.33:1)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles English
Distributor Image Entertainment
Layers Single side, Single layer
Edition Release Date Nov 17, 1998
Regions 1