Silas Marner (1916 film)

Silas Marner is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Ernest C. Warde and starring Frederick Warde, Valda Valkyrien, and Morgan Jones. It is an adaptation of the 1861 novel of the same name by George Eliot.[1]

Silas Marner
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Directed byErnest C. Warde
Written byPhilip Lonergan
Based onSilas Marner
by George Eliot
Produced byEdwin Thanhouser
StarringFrederick Warde
Valda Valkyrien
Morgan Jones
CinematographyWilliam Zollinger
Production
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Distributed byMutual Film
Release date
  • February 19, 1916 (1916-02-19)
Running time
7 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

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Production

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The role of Marner was played by Frederick Warde, who was the father of director Ernest C. Warde. The film was originally planned that the film have a length of 5 reels, but, after filming was complete, it was found to require 7 reels for the story. Studio head Edwin Thanhouser justified this extension to Mutual Film president John R. Freuler under his "natural length theory," saying, "Only a naturally acted play will stand the test and justify the natural length principle. I am satisfied to let this production stand as my ideal illustration of the theory."[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Goble p. 145
  2. ^ "Why Silas Marner Runs to 7 Reels for Mutual". Motion Picture News. 13 (9). New York City: Exhibitor's Times, Inc.: 1280 4 March 1916. Retrieved 3 September 2024.

Bibliography

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  • Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. ISBN 1-85739-229-9
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