"A Calamitous Elopement" (1908) director D. W. Griffith

  This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame.   Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/   to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution.   FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems   "A Calamitous Elopement" is a short comedy.  The film is included in our program to illustrate the work of two of our stars: actor Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer.  A very young Robert Harron has a bit part as a bellboy, while D.W. Griffith has a significant role as a policeman in addition to the director's job. Directed by                       D.W. Griffith Cinematography by         Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin Starr