D. W. Griffith quotes

D. W. Griffith was a pioneering American filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work in early cinema. He is best known for his controversial film "The Birth of a Nation" which is considered a masterpiece of storytelling and technique. Griffith revolutionized the film industry with his innovative use of editing, camera angles, and storytelling techniques. His influence can still be felt in modern cinema today. Learn more about D. W. Griffith and his impact on the film industry by exploring his diverse body of work.

I am fond of depicting the lives of young folks for one thing, and if you have parts for girls or young men, you must absolutely have young people to fill them - that is generally acknowledged now.

- D. W. Griffith

Well, I certainly did not think that I could do worse.

- D. W. Griffith

I pick out young people and teach them in less time than it would take me to alter the methods of people from the boards, and I get actors who look the parts they have to fill.

- D. W. Griffith

It takes two years on the stage for an actor or an actress to learn how to speak correctly and to manage his voice properly, and it takes about ten years to master the subtle art of being able to hold one's audience.

- D. W. Griffith

Now supposing I had the part of a young woman to give out, one that wanted some excellent acting. If I were to go to the stage for my actress I would have to take a matured woman, one who would act splendidly, but who would look too old for the requirements.

- D. W. Griffith