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"The Idol Dancer", A Story of the Southern Seas, is a drama directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

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This film is not considered a D. W. Griffith masterpiece, as a matter of fact it has been vilified in the media as the lowest point of his career. Perhaps 'the father of film' had set the bar so high that anything below superior grade as his creation is deemed a failure.

We insist on showing this film to the public for several reasons:
- any film with Richard Barthelmess is worth watching
- this is the last film starring Clarine Seymour, in which she delivered a very good performance. She was a rising star, but unfortunately died just a month after the film's release. She was only 21.
- even those that dislike the film note the beautiful scenery, which is the work of our star cinematographer Billy Bitzer.

Directed by D. W. Griffith
Produced by D. W. Griffith
Scenario by Stanner E.V. Taylor, based on the novel Blood of the Covenants by Gordon Ray Young
Starring Richard Barthelmess, Clarine Seymour, Creighton Hale
Cinematography Billy Bitzer
Distributed by First National Exhibitors' Circuit
Release date March 21, 1920
Running time 1 hour, 41 minutes
Country United States
Language Silent film, English intertitles


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