D.W. Griffith Movie Trailers
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A Chance Deception Trailer (1913)
24 February 1913
The jealous husband saw a flirtation; the Raffles, a necklace. The husband's suspicions were further confirmed when the Raffles came out of his hiding.
The Way of the World Trailer (1910)
12 March 1910
The mission bells ring but men are too busy with work and revelers are unwilling to interrupt their amusements.
The Helping Hand Trailer (1908)
29 December 1908
In desperation at her mother's illness and their need of money, a young girl determines to go into the underworld in quest of relief, but a woman of the world, touched by her innocence, stops her in time, rebukes the villainous libertine who is about to claim her, and leads the girl back to her home.
Heredity Trailer (1912)
04 November 1912
Nine-year-old Nedda is a direct descendant of the Trevors, a family that can trace its roots back to the reign of King Charles I.
The Medicine Bottle Trailer (1909)
29 March 1909
While she attends a party, Mrs. Ross leaves her young daughter to care for her bed-ridden mother. At the party, Mrs.
At the Crossroads of Life Trailer (1908)
02 July 1908
At the Crossroads of Life is a typically Victorian-style melodrama in which a girl's wishes to be an actress are condemned by her stern father, a man of the cloth who has no time for those in the acting profession.
Conscience Trailer (1911)
09 March 1911
As they have breakfast in their hunting lodge Howard jokingly tells his wife to improve her coffee or he'll shoot her.
The Eternal Mother Trailer (1912)
10 January 1912
John and Mary divorce their spouses to marry each other. Mary dies after giving birth and the baby is taken in by John's first wife, Martha.
A Child's Stratagem Trailer (1910)
05 October 1910
Mrs. Walton wilfully and mistakenly presumes that her husband is unfaithful, and demands a divorce. Devastated by the impending breakup of her home, the Waltons’ little daughter plots to reunite her parents by pretending to be a kidnapping victim.
Mary Pickford a Blessing and a Curse Trailer (2023)
19 November 2023
Mary Pickford's name remains inseparable from the legend of American cinema. She invented the star system at the beginning of the 20th century, and was the biggest star ever known, not just in Hollywood, but worldwide, at a time when actors didn't even have their names on movie posters.
A Fool's Revenge Trailer (1909)
04 March 1909
A court fool believes the Duke is after his beautiful daughter, and arranges to have the Duke murdered.
The Blind Princess and the Poet Trailer (1911)
17 August 1911
A blind princess is informed that her sight can be restored by the first kiss of unselfish love she receives.
The Unchanging Sea Trailer (1910)
05 May 1910
In this story set at a seaside fishing village and inspired by a Charles Kingsley poem, a young couple's happy life is turned about by an accident.
A Drunkard's Reformation Trailer (1909)
01 April 1909
A man arrives home late and drunk as usual. His wife reminds him that he's supposed to take their daughter out to a play.
In Old California Trailer (1910)
10 March 1910
An historical dramatization of a Spanish woman during the reign of Spanish and Mexican owned California in the early 19th century.
The Winning Coat Trailer (1909)
12 April 1909
A young courtier gambles in a tavern and wins a coat from the leader of a gang. In the pocket he finds details of a plan to kidnap the Queen.
The Son's Return Trailer (1909)
14 June 1909
A son leaves to seek his fortune in the city. Many years later he returns and checks into his parents' inn.
His Daughter Trailer (1911)
23 February 1911
William promises to marry his sweetheart, Mary, after completing medical school. William's father has saved enough money to set up William's medical practice.
Getting Even Trailer (1909)
13 September 1909
All the young men in the mining camp flirt with Lucy. Bud, the youngest of them, doesn't stand a chance.
The Feud and the Turkey Trailer (1908)
08 December 1908
A bitter feud between the Wilkinson and Caulfield families turns tragic when the Colonel’s young son is killed.
The Bandit's Waterloo: The Outwitting of an Andalusian Brigand by a Pretty Senora Trailer (1908)
04 August 1908
A gang of lawless freebooters who terrorized the country and made travel in the mountains a hazardous pastime hold up a stylish landau in which are seated an old gentleman, a duenna, and a pretty young Senora.
One Touch of Nature Trailer (1909)
01 January 1909
"A pathetic story of mother's grief. No more intense emotion can be imagined than a mother's grief for her dead child.
The Rocky Road Trailer (1910)
03 January 1910
The evils of drink cause a man to separate from his family. In time he becomes sober and prosperous. Then he meets and falls in love with a young woman, and they become engaged.
Fools of Fate Trailer (1909)
07 October 1909
Fanny is the wife of Ben Webster, a trapper, and while he is an affectionate and dutiful husband, she yearns for something which appears better than her lot.
Her Sacrifice Trailer (1911)
26 June 1911
The young son of a wealthy Mexican house returns home from school. He is the only son of a widowed mother, whose heart beats only for him.
Muggsy's First Sweetheart Trailer (1910)
30 June 1910
A scrappy lad from the skids attempts to court a well-to-do maiden. During his visits to her family estate, he upsets the Uplift committee that's weaseled their way into the home.
A Rude Hostess Trailer (1909)
08 April 1909
Mrs. Leffingwell runs after the last of her departing party guests to return a forgotten muff. While she's out a burglar enters the apartment and opens the safe.
Over the Hills to the Poor House Trailer (1908)
26 June 1908
The widowed elderly mother of three adult children, two sons and a daughter, wishing to relieve herself of the burden of care of her property, decides to divide it up among her children.
The Oath and the Man Trailer (1910)
21 September 1910
A rich nobleman steals a perfume merchant's wife just prior to the French Revolution, in which the perfumer is a leader of the peasants.
Sunshine Sue Trailer (1910)
14 November 1910
A country girl follows a city suitor, but is left alone and must fend for herself.
The One She Loved Trailer (1912)
21 October 1912
Roy Norris, a young author, proposes to pretty Mary Ford and is accepted. The first year or more of their married life is one of bliss, made all the sweeter by the arrival of their first-born.
Mr. Jones at the Ball Trailer (1908)
25 December 1908
Mr. Jones at the Ball is a 1908 American silent short comedy film, part of the once-popular Biograph series centered around the titular Jones and his long-suffering wife.
The Girl and the Outlaw Trailer (1908)
08 September 1908
Ruthless bandit Bill Preston rules a terrorizing frontier gang. Frontier girl Nellie Carson loves him despite his cruelty, but he abandons her wounded after a dispute.
The Man and the Woman Trailer (1908)
14 August 1908
John and Tom Wilkins are brothers and most divergent in natures. John is a clergyman and a noble, upright fellow, while Tom is a scapegrace, wild, reckless and unscrupulous.
The Honor of Thieves Trailer (1909)
11 January 1909
Two thieves, Ned and Mike, scheme to rob a pawnbroker, Mr. Einstein. Ned seduces Einstein's daughter Rachel to aid their plan, but during the attempted burglary they tie up both victims and set a candle to burn the shop.
Father Gets in the Game Trailer (1908)
09 October 1908
D.W. Griffith film about an elderly father who grows tired of seeing his son bring home beautiful women so he gets a makeover and heads out on the prowl.
Cupid’s Pranks Trailer (1908)
29 February 1908
After receiving a scolding for falling asleep on the job, Cupid is sent out in search of potential lovers to unite.
The Redman and the Child Trailer (1908)
28 July 1908
A silent short about a Sioux Indian by D.W. Griffith.
What's Your Hurry? Trailer (1909)
01 November 1909
Papa is proud of his new birthday present, a shotgun. Mary's boyfriend arrives for a visit and she is anxious to introduce him to Papa.
The Voice of the Child Trailer (1911)
28 December 1911
A businessman neglects his wife, who is tricked into believing he is having an affair. She packs to leave him, but is distracted by their little girl, and can't bear to go.
In Old Kentucky Trailer (1909)
20 September 1909
Brothers George and Robert enlist on opposite sides in the Civil War. Robert is captured as a spy for the South, but escapes and hides in his parents' house.
The Fight for Freedom Trailer (1908)
17 July 1908
In a saloon in a Mexican border town, a group of cowboys, including a Mexican named Pedro, play poker.
The Salvation Army Lass Trailer (1909)
11 March 1909
A girl from the New York slums falls in with crooks. After her love is arrested following a barfight turned deadly, her life seems directionless-- that is, until she's saved from the streets by a band of Salvationists.
The Valet's Wife Trailer (1908)
01 December 1908
Bachelor Reggie writes his uncle that he has a wife and child, but then must produce them when the uncle visits.
The Gold Seekers Trailer (1910)
18 March 1910
A prospector in the Gold Rush days of ‘49 strikes pay dirt after a long struggle. He stakes the claim and stays to guard it while his wife and ten-year-old son hurry off to the claim office to register it.
A Salutary Lesson Trailer (1910)
11 August 1910
During a stay at beach resort Mr. and Mrs. Randall neglect their daughter and follow their own interests.
The Failure Trailer (1911)
07 December 1911
A man loses his business and his fiancée, and drifts into the saloons. There he meets a similarly-downtrodden young woman.
Mr. Jones' Burglar Trailer (1909)
09 August 1909
Mr. Jones stays out late playing poker with his buddies. While he's gone, a burglar starts to break into his home.
The Zulu's Heart Trailer (1908)
06 October 1908
A Boer woman and her daughter are captured by Zulu warriors.
Hulda's Lovers Trailer (1908)
22 April 1908
Hulda is a maiden fair to look upon. Her artless rustic simplicity, rivaling Hebe's gorgeous radiance, phlogisticates the susceptible hearts of the village swains.
A Rural Elopement Trailer (1909)
14 January 1909
Countryside lovers Hank and Cynthia plan to elope against the girl's father's wishes. A meddling tramp interferes with their secret meeting and, dressed with Hank's garments, takes the girl with him.
When We Were in Our 'Teens Trailer (1910)
18 August 1910
Diplomacy was not Tom's strong suit. So when May showed to him her latest painting he poured scorn on it.
Two Memories Trailer (1909)
24 May 1909
Henry and Marion have a lover's quarrel and part in anger. They do not reconcile, and ten years pass without contact.
Enoch Arden Trailer (1911)
15 June 1911
Moving Picture World described the film: "There is a small need to describe this subject as the poem of Lord Tennyson is so well known, so suffice it to say that this Biograph subject is an unusually faithful portrayal of that beautiful romance of Enoch Arden, Annie Lee and Philip Ray, taken in scenes of rare beauty".
The Sacrifice Trailer (1909)
14 January 1909
Oh, the woe of simultaneous birthdays, as were Mr. and Mrs. Hardlucks', and both being of a generous nature, were seized with an insatiable desire to make on this anniversary of their nativity suitable gifts, each to the other, Hardluck has a watch, but no fob.
The Italian Barber Trailer (1911)
09 January 1911
Tony, a barber, becomes enchanted by Alice, a young newsgirl, and the two quickly fall in love. However, their happiness is soon disrupted when Alice’s sister, Florence, a vaudeville performer, returns from her tour and captures Tony’s attention.
Mr. Jones Has a Card Party Trailer (1909)
21 January 1909
Mr. Jones, since his last escapade, had made strenuous efforts to amend the reputation he had gained in the eyes of the ladies of the Temperance League.
Betrayed by a Handprint Trailer (1908)
01 September 1908
Mrs. Wharton, a dashing widow, gives a party at her beautiful villa in honor of the presentation to her of a handsome diamond necklace by her fiancé.
They Would Elope Trailer (1909)
09 August 1909
Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.
The Invisible Fluid Trailer (1908)
16 June 1908
Had the poor melancholy Dane, Hamlet, lived in this, the twentieth century, he would never have given voice to the remark, "Oh, that this too, too solid flesh would melt, thaw and resolve itself into a dew!" No indeed! He would have procured some of the mysterious fluid compounded by an erudite scientist by which things animate and inanimate were rendered non est, for ten minutes at least, by simply spraying them with it.