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The full film. The White Rose is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. The film was written, produced, and directed by Griffith, and stars Mae Marsh, Ivor Novello, Carol Dempster, and Neil Hamilton. Though this film is extant, it is one of Griffith's rarely seen films.
The White Rose: Directed by D.W. Griffith. With Mae Marsh, Carol Dempster, Ivor Novello, Neil Hamilton. Joseph, a wealthy young Southern aristocrat, graduates from a seminary; before he takes charge of his assigned parish, he decides to go out and see what "the real world" is all about.
- (222)
- Drama, Romance
- D.W. Griffith
- 1923-05-21
Aug 27, 2017 · to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The White Rose" is a drama included in our program to illustrate the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. This film is a D. W. Griffith 'hidden gem'.
The White Rose represented something of a comeback for the extraordinarily gifted Mae Marsh, whose talents had previously been squandered in a series of cheap, unimportant vehicles. The script was by someone named Irene Sinclair-who, under scrutiny, turned out to be D. W. Griffith himself.
The White Rose is melodrama to be sure, but Mae Marsh, returning to Griffith after 6 years with other directors, gives a terrific performance as the orphan who learns to "vamp" and falls in love with a clergyman--British matinée idol Ivor Novello in a rare Hollywood film. Her flapper, named Teazie, is meant to be a spoof of the 20s jazz babies ...
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The White Rose (1923) is a lesser D.W. Griffith. Still got his usual stock of actors with longtime associate Mae Marsh as the emotional lead, as well as his new favorite girl Carol Dempster, his girlfriend, in a prominent role. Also rare American movie for Ivor Novello.
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