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 "Hearts of the World" (1918) is a war drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of two of our stars: actor Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by D. W. Griffith Scenario by M. Gaston de Tolignac (D.W. Griffith) Starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Dorothy Gish Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by Rose Smith, James Smith Distributed by Paramount Pictures Release date 12 March, 1918 Running time 1 hour, 58 minutes Country United States Language Silent film, 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."
"I can imagine watching this back in 1918 on a big screen with Wurlitzer accompaniment. A true big budget Hollywood spectacular about the war to end wa..."