"The Renunciation" (1909) director D. W. Griffith
DramaWesternSilent
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"The Renunciation" is a short Western drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.
A young woman arrives in a mining village and immediately causes rivalry between two long-time friends. One of them renounces his claim to the girl to avoid fighting, but the other one is determined to settle all scores by force.
Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by D.W. Griffith Cinematography G.W. Bitzer and Arthur Marvin Starring Mary Pickford, James Kirkwood, Harry Solter Distributed by Biograph Company Release date July 19, 1909 Running time 12 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles
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