D.W. Griffith's Intolerance: Its Genesis and Its VisionTraces the artistic and political influences that shaped the director's vision, discusses the influences of the Progressive movement, and connects the film to the social and political climate of the early 20th century. |
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Narrative Structure of Intolerance | 18 |
Historical Sources | 31 |
Artistic Influences | 63 |
Copyright | |
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