"Way Down East" (1920) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer

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"Way Down East" (1920) is a poignant drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by D. W. Griffith Scenario by Anthony Paul Kelly

Based on Way Down East by Lottie Blair Parker Starring Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess Cinematography Billy Bitzer Editing by James Smith and Rose Smith Distributed by United Artists Release date September 3, 1920 Running time 123 min Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles

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