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 "Intolerance" is a historical drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of two of our stars: actor Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer. The film is considered one of the enduring masterpieces of the Silent Era. "Intolerance, A Drama of Comparisons" consists of four independent stories with their own different plots and casts of actors. The four films are united by a common theme. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by D. W. Griffith Scenario by D. W. Griffith and Harry E. Aitken Starring Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, Walter Long, Miriam Cooper (Modern Story), Constance Talmadge, Margery Wilson, Lillian Gish and many others Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by D. W. Griffith, James Smith, Rose Smith Distributed by Triangle Distributing Corporation, Wark Distributing Corporation Release date September 5, 1916 Running time 197 min. 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."