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 "Way Down East" (1920) is a poignant drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by D. W. Griffith Scenario by Anthony Paul Kelly Based on Way Down East by Lottie Blair Parker Starring Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by James Smith and Rose Smith Distributed by United Artists Release date September 3, 1920 Running time 123 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."
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"If the words classic cinema have any meaning, they apply to this film."