"The Sunbeam" (1912) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer
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"The Sunbeam" is a short drama. The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.
A friendless bachelor and a lonely spinster have a frosty relationship, which only gets worse as a result of children's pranks. Then one day a tragic event and a friendly little girl known as Sunbeam cause a dramatic change.
Directed by D.W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Cinematography G.W. Bitzer Starring Ynez Seabury, Claire McDowell, Dell Henderson, Kate Bruce Distributed by The General Film Company Release date February 26, 1912 Running time 15 min. Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles
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