"Edgar Allan Poe" (1909) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer

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The film is a short drama based on the poem “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. It is included in our program to illustrate the work of our stars Arthur V. Johnson, Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer.

Arthur Johnson plays the role of the first publisher, who rejects the poem. A 15 y.o. Robert Harron plays the doorman, who directs the visitor to the right person. Strangely, no movie site gives Robert Harron credit for this film, so we will correct this overlook and include "Edgar Allan Poe" in his filmography.

Directed by D.W. Griffith Cinematography by Billy Bitzer Starring Barry O’Moore, Linda Arvidson, Arthur Johnson, Robert Harron Distributed by Biograph Company Release date February 8, 1909 Country United States Running time 7 m.

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