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D.W. Griffith acts? In 12 minutes? Buckle up, film school.
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IMDb
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When Knights Were Bold (1908)

primitive cinema chaosaggressive mustachesspeed-run chivalry

Overview

DramaHistory

Two noblemen fight over a lady.

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Content warning
toxic masculinity before it had a namecourtly love as contact sport

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Actual horses, actual mud, zero safety regulations.

Direction

McCutcheon squeezing a love triangle into 720 seconds.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel superior about modern dating.·Rewatch: Spot which nobleman is Griffith. Bet you can't.
Heads up:Violence: Gentlemanly sword clashing that aged like milk.
Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

Director

Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

ReleasedMay 20, 1908
Runtime12m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
American Mutoscope & Biograph

Top Cast

Linda Arvidson

Linda Arvidson

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Harry Solter

Harry Solter

Nobleman

May Robson

May Robson

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was shot at the same Fort Lee, NJ studio where Griffith would soon direct hundreds of one-reelers.

Cultural

1908 audiences saw this as sophisticated entertainment. We've devolved into TikTok. Discuss.

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