Synopsis
The events in the film occur in 19th century Latin America. A woman is being forced into an unwanted marriage with a crippled monarch, but finds herself attracted to his younger brother. "The Drums of Love" marks the end of an era - it is the last truly silent film (without a talkie version) created by the renowned director and 'the father of film' D.W. Griffith. Directed by D.W. Griffith Cinematography by Karl Struss, Harry Jackson, Billy Bitzer Starring Mary Philbin, Lionel Barrymore, Don Alvarado, Tully Marshall Distributed by United Artists Corp. Release date March 31, 1928 Country United States Running time 85 m.
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Details
- Running time
- 1 minutes
- Collection
- Silent Hall of Fame, Silent Films, Feature Films
- Internet Archive item
- TheDrumsOfLoveForYT
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- D.W. Griffith
- Billy Bitzer
- silent film
- silent era
- silent drama
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