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D. W. Griffith

David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948) was an American film director. Considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the motion picture, he pioneered many aspects of film editing and expanded the art of the narrative film.

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Born
David Wark Griffith (1875-01-22)January 22, 1875 Oldham County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died
July 23, 1948(1948-07-23) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Film director · screenwriter · producer
Resting place
Mount Tabor Methodist Church Graveyard, Centerfield, Kentucky, U.S.
Years active
1895–1931

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D. W. Griffith

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see also · 14
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Occupations · 3
D. W. Griffith → Film director, producer, screenwriter
Born · 1
D. W. Griffith → David Wark Griffith (1875-01-22)January 22, 1875 Oldham County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died · 1
D. W. Griffith → July 23, 1948(1948-07-23) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place · 1
D. W. Griffith → Mount Tabor Methodist Church Graveyard, Centerfield, Kentucky, U.S.
Spouses · 1
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Years active · 1
D. W. Griffith → 1895–1931

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