"Thomas Graal's Best Film"

1917 · comedy

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 This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation "Thomas Graal's Best Film" is a Swedish comedy starring Victor Sjöström (Seastrom), a star of Silent Hall of Fame. A screenwriter creates a play and demands that the star role be given to a particular actress. The film is a prequel to "Thomas Graal's Best Child" (1918), which is also a part of our Silent Gems Collection. The film is directed by Finnish-born director Mauritz Stiller, who had distinguished careers both in Sweden and in the USA, where he was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions. The male star in the film Victor Sjöström was also building a successful directing career at the time, and it was in this capacity that he excelled in later years, including a stellar career in the USA. Directed by Mauritz Stiller Produced by Swedish Biograpg Co. Scenario by Gustaf Molander Cinematography Henrik Jaenzon Starring Victor Sjöström, Karin Molander, Albin Lavén, Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson, Axel Nilsson Release date August 13, 1917 Running time 58 min. Country Sweden Language Silent, Swedish intertitles, English subtitles 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."