A silent short film directed by Griffith, starring Sweet and Walthall, filmed in Los Angeles and preserved for modern viewing.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Setup
Griffith takes direction duties for the Biograph release. The project begins with standard studio assignments.
Key Events
Directorial Assignment — D. W. Griffith is credited as the director of the short.
Location: Biograph Studio
Lead Casting — Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall are selected for starring roles.
Location: Casting Office
Casting & Filming
Sweet and Walthall are selected for the lead roles. The production moves to principal photography.
Key Events
Lead Casting — Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall are selected for starring roles.
Location: Casting Office
Location Shooting — Principal photography is conducted across the Los Angeles region.
Location: Los Angeles Area
Location Execution
Shooting takes place across the Los Angeles region. The crew captures the necessary footage for the short.
Key Events
Location Shooting — Principal photography is conducted across the Los Angeles region.
Location: Los Angeles Area
Legacy & Release
The silent short survives decades of film history. It is eventually preserved and made available on DVD.
Key Events
Archival Survival — The silent film survives and is commercially released on DVD.
Location: Film Archive
Story Breakdown
Directorial Oversight — Griffith manages the creative and technical direction.
Biograph Distribution — Studio handles theatrical release.
Artistic Direction — Visual and pacing style established.
Star Performers — Lead actors cast for the silent short.
Blanche Sweet — Female lead role portrayed.
Henry Walthall — Male lead role portrayed.
Filming Location — Production moves to the Los Angeles region.
Outdoor Shooting — LA area utilized for scenes.
Set Preparation — Locations adapted for silent era.
Historical Preservation — Film survives to modern archival standards.
Archive Storage — Original reels maintained safely.
DVD Release — Commercial availability for audiences.
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