"The Mended Lute" director D. W. Griffith starring Florence Lawrence

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 This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation "The Mended Lute" is a short Indian drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of three of our stars: actress Florence Lawrence, actor Arthur Johnson and cinematographer Billy Bitzer. Rising Moon (Florence Lawrence) is separated from the man she loves when her father gives her away to a wealthier suitor. She manages to escape captivity and reunites with her man, but they have to flee by canoe on wild river rapids chased by the enemy. Directed by D.W. Griffith Cinematography by Billy Bitzer Starring Florence Lawrence, Owen Moore, James Kirkwood, Arthur Johnson Distributed by Biograph Company Release date August 5, 1909 Country United States Running time 8 m. 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."