Monday 6 August 2018

The double switch


The Violin Maker of Cremona (1909)

Directed by D. W. Griffith this film stars Herbert Prior, Mary Pickford and Owen Moore. A violin making contest is held for the hand in marriage of a young woman, two of the competitors cheat for contrasting motives.

Not as bad as I was expecting this is a fairly decent early film even if it could do with a few more inter titles. The plot does not go down the obvious route which is some what of a refreshing change. Decently made but not overly remarkable for an early Griffith film.

3/5

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