"Personal" cinematographer Billy Bitzer

1904 · 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 "Personal" is a short comedy. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of our star Billy Bitzer. A man apparently loses all interest in life and starts wandering around. His useless existence is interrupted for one day, when a woman gives him food and he finds a way to repay her. A man who posted a personal ad gets an overwhelming response. Directed by Wallace McCutcheon Cinematography by Billy Bitzer Starring unknown Distributed by Biograph Company Release date August 8, 1904 Country United States Running time 5 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."