In this episode of Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film, viewers are introduced to the critical role played by cameramen in the early days of American cinema. In a time when technology was still primitive, motion picture photography was as much art as science, and this documentary examines the crucial role played by such artisans in films like
Birth of a Nation,
The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Way Down East, and
Intolerance. Interviews with such notables as
William Wyler,
Lillian Gish,
Bessie Love,
Allan Dwan, and
Colleen Moore are featured prominently in this program, which those with an interest in film history or cinematography are sure to find of interest. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide