A Calamitous Elopement
A Calamitous Elopement is a 1908 American silent short comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film exists in the film archive of the Library of Congress.[1]
| A Calamitous Elopement | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | D. W. Griffith |
| Written by | D. W. Griffith |
| Starring | Harry Solter |
| Cinematography | G. W. Bitzer Arthur Marvin |
Release date |
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Running time | 12 minutes (one reel) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
Plot
A young couple decides to elope after being caught in the midst of a romantic moment by the woman's angry father. They make plans to leave, but a thief discovers their plans and hides in their trunk and waits for the right moment to steal their belongings.
Cast
- Harry Solter as Frank
- Linda Arvidson as Jennie
- Charles Inslee as Jennie's Father
- George Gebhardt as Bill, a Thief
- John R. Cumpson
- D. W. Griffith as Policeman
- Robert Harron as Bellboy
- Florence Lawrence
- Anthony O'Sullivan
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References
- "A Calamitous Elopement". Silent Era. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
External links
- A Calamitous Elopement on IMDb
- A Calamitous Elopement available for free download at Internet Archive
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