"The Female of the Species" (1912) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer

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"The Female of the Species" (A Psychological Tragedy) is a short drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring Claire McDowell, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Bernard, Charles West Distributed by The General Film Company Release date April 15, 1912 Running time 14 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles

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