D. W. Griffith quotes

D. W. Griffith was an American film director, widely regarded as a pioneer of early cinema. His groundbreaking techniques in storytelling and camerawork shaped the development of the motion picture industry. He is remembered for directing influential films such as "The Birth of a Nation" and "Intolerance." Here are 8 of his quotes:

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)

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

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

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

Movies are written in sand: applauded today, forgotten tomorrow.

D. W. Griffith

Actors should never be important. Only directors should have power and place.

D. W. Griffith

There will never be talking pictures.

D. W. Griffith

When I work for someone else, I always make money for them. When I back my own ideas, I am bound to lose.

D. W. Griffith

D. W. Griffith

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Occupation: American Director
Born: January 22, 1875
Died: July 23, 1948
Quotes count: 8

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