# "A Drunkard's Reformation" (1909) director D. W. Griffith starring Arthur V. Johnson

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 "A Drunkard's Reformation" is a short drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of three of our stars: actress Florence Lawrence, actor Arthur Johnson and cinematographer Billy Bitzer. Our star Robert Harron has a small role as a theater usher. Directed by D.W. Griffith Cinematography by Billy Bitzer Starring Arthur V. Johnson, Florence Lawrence Distributed by Biograph Company Release date April 1, 1909 Country United States Running time 9 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."

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1909
- Genres: Drama, Silent
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/ADrunkardsReformation)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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