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The film is a short drama based on the poem “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe.
It is included in our program to illustrate the work of our stars Arthur
V. Johnson, Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer.
Arthur Johnson plays the role of the first publisher, who rejects the
poem. A 15 y.o. Robert Harron plays the doorman, who directs the visitor
to the right person. Strangely, no movie site gives Robert Harron credit
for this film, so we will correct this overlook and include "Edgar Allan
Poe" in his filmography.
Directed by
D.W. Griffith
Cinematography by Billy
Bitzer
Starring
Barry O’Moore,
Linda Arvidson, Arthur Johnson, Robert Harron
Distributed by
Biograph Company
Release date
February 8, 1909
Country
United States
Running time
7 m.
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