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D. W. Griffith

American Director

Born: Jan 22, 1875

Died: Jul 23, 1948

Alter Life Never People Stage Young

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Actors should never be important. Only directors should have power and place. D. W. Griffith

Power Important Only Directors Never Place Should Actor

There will never be talking pictures. D. W. Griffith

Will Never Pictures Talking

Now supposing I had the part of a young woman to give out, one that wanted some excellent acting. If I were to go to the stage for my actress I would have to take a matured woman, one who would act splendidly, but who would look too old for the requirements. D. W. Griffith

Woman Old Young Stage Too Out Would Some Give Excellent Take Had Part Supposing Look Go Were Matured Wanted Young Woman Act Requirements Acting Who Now Actress

It takes two years on the stage for an actor or an actress to learn how to speak correctly and to manage his voice properly, and it takes about ten years to master the subtle art of being able to hold one's audience. D. W. Griffith

Art Speak Master Stage Correctly Able About Properly Ten Ten Years Voice Takes Learn Audience How His Years Manage Being Hold Subtle Actor Actress Two

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