USA, 1908
10m
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent
An American short fantasy film directed by D.W. Griffith.
Plot Summary
Artist Harold Thornton is deeply in love with his wife but is adored by his beautiful young model. The Devil tempts the artist and model, causing them to fall in love and the prompts the wife to take her revenge.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: D.W. Griffith
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Written by: D.W. Griffith
Director of Photographer: G.W. Bitzer
Cast
Harry Solter (Harold Thornton)
Claire McDowell (Mrs Thornton)
George Gebhardt (The Devil)
D.W. Griffith
Arthur V. Johnson (wife’s companion)
Florence Lawrence (model)
Jeanie Macpherson
Mack Sennett (waiter)
Alternative Titles
The Devil – USA
References
Books
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.96
