"The Violin Maker of Cremona" director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer

1909 · drama

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Violin Maker of Cremona" is a short drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by Frank E. Woods, from the play by Françoise Coppée Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring David Miles, Mary Pickford, Owen Moore, Mack Sennett, Arthur V. Johnson Distributed by Biograph Company Release date June 7, 1909 Running time 12 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."