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 "Judith of Bethulia" is a historical drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of two of our stars: actor Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer. When an enemy army besieges the city and its citizens are doomed without food and water, its most prominent resident Judith makes a desperate and risky move to save her people. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by D. W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods Based on play Judith of Bethulia by Thomas Bailey Aldrich Starring Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Robert Harron Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by James Smith Distributed by General Film Company Release date March 8, 1914 Running time 48 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."