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In Reply to: I agree, and while it's far from my favorite silent film, it is definitely a classic, and among Griffith's best. posted by Audiophilander on January 19, 2006 at 00:59:47:
and not just one scene.
Are you sure you haven't let the controversy of B of a N color your view of this film?
I repeat, the tragedy of the heroine and the remarkably complex and moving performance elevate this film above melodrama to high art and, like Anna Karinina and Jane Eyre, make it one of the greatest portrayals of a woman ever created.
Considering Griffith's other masterworks, it's hard NOT to place him in the vanguard of greatness. In fact, this work alone would qualify him.
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Follow Ups
- I wished somewhere in there you had discussed the film in question - tinear 08:18:48 01/19/06 (3)
- I did, but as you pointed out the story is already well known; it's the back story which requires greater exploration. - Audiophilander 12:07:53 01/19/06 (2)
- Seen Joan of Arc and I'd not compare it since they're so different. - tinear 10:04:04 01/20/06 (1)
- It was a qualitative comparison, not stylistic. - Audiophilander 11:22:49 01/20/06 (0)
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