Poster of The Birth of a Nation

The Birth of a Nation

Plot: Two families, abolitionist Northerners the Stonemans and Southern landowners the Camerons, intertwine. When Confederate colonel Ben Cameron is captured in battle, nurse Elsie Stoneman petitions for his pardon
Release Date: Monday, February 8 1915
109 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Henry B. WalthallHenry B. Walthall
Henry B. Walthall was
36 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Col. Ben Cameron'.
Fri, Mar 15 1878 –
Wed, Jun 17 1936
Portrait of Lillian GishLillian Gish
Lillian Gish was
21 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Stoneman's Daughter Elsie'.
Sat, Oct 14 1893 –
Sat, Feb 27 1993
Portrait of Miriam CooperMiriam Cooper
Miriam Cooper was
23 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Margaret Cameron'.
Fri, Nov 06 1891 –
Mon, Apr 12 1976
Portrait of Mae MarshMae Marsh
Mae Marsh was
20 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Flora Cameron'.
Wed, Nov 07 1894 –
Tue, Feb 13 1968
Portrait of Mary AldenMary Alden
Mary Alden was
31 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Stoneman's Housekeeper Lydia'.
Mon, Jun 18 1883 –
Tue, Jul 02 1946
Portrait of Ralph LewisRalph Lewis
Ralph Lewis was
42 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Leader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman'.
Mon, Oct 07 1872 –
Sat, Dec 04 1937
Portrait of George SiegmannGeorge Siegmann
George Siegmann was
33 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Lieut. Governor Silas Lynch'.
Tue, Feb 07 1882 –
Fri, Jun 22 1928
Portrait of Walter LongWalter Long
Walter Long was
35 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Gus'.
Tue, Mar 04 1879 –
Fri, Jul 04 1952
Portrait of Joseph HenaberyJoseph Henabery
Joseph Henabery was
27 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Abraham Lincoln'.
Sun, Jan 15 1888 –
Wed, Feb 18 1976
Portrait of Wallace ReidWallace Reid
Wallace Reid was
23 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Jeff, the Blacksmith'.
Tue, Apr 14 1891 –
Thu, Jan 18 1923
Portrait of Elmer CliftonElmer Clifton
Elmer Clifton was
24 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Stoneman's Elder Son Phil'.
Wed, Mar 12 1890 –
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Portrait of Josephine CrowellJosephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell was
56 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Mrs. Cameron'.
Mon, Jan 10 1859 –
Wed, Jul 27 1932
Portrait of Spottiswoode AitkenSpottiswoode Aitken
Spottiswoode Aitken was
46 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Dr. Cameron'.
Wed, Apr 15 1868 –
Sun, Feb 26 1933
Portrait of George BerangerGeorge Beranger
George Beranger was
21 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Wade Cameron'.
Mon, Mar 27 1893 –
Thu, Mar 08 1973
Portrait of Maxfield StanleyMaxfield Stanley
Maxfield Stanley was
35 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Duke Cameron'.
Thu, Jan 01 1880 –
Tue, Jul 02 1968
Portrait of Jennie LeeJennie Lee
Jennie Lee was
66 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Mammy'.
Sun, Sep 03 1848 –
Wed, Aug 05 1925
Portrait of Donald CrispDonald Crisp
Donald Crisp was
32 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Gen. U.S. Grant'.
Wed, Jul 26 1882 –
Sat, May 25 1974
Portrait of Howard GayeHoward Gaye
Howard Gaye was
36 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Gen. Robert E. Lee'.
Wed, May 22 1878 –
Mon, Dec 26 1955
Portrait of Sam De GrasseSam De Grasse
Sam De Grasse was
39 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Charles Sumner'.
Fri, Jun 11 1875 –
Sun, Nov 29 1953
Portrait of William De VaullWilliam De Vaull
William De Vaull was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Nelse'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willam FreemanWillam Freeman
Willam Freeman was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Jake / Sentry at Hospital'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom WilsonTom Wilson
Tom Wilson was
34 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Stoneman's Servant'.
Thu, Aug 26 1880 –
Fri, Feb 19 1965
Portrait of Fred BurnsFred Burns
Fred Burns was
36 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Klansman'.
Mon, Apr 22 1878 –
Mon, Jul 18 1955
Portrait of Allan SearsAllan Sears
Allan Sears was
27 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Klansman'.
Tue, Mar 08 1887 –
Tue, Aug 18 1942
Portrait of Elmo LincolnElmo Lincoln
Elmo Lincoln was
26 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Blacksmith'.
Tue, Feb 05 1889 –
Fri, Jun 27 1952
Portrait of Madame Sul-Te-WanMadame Sul-Te-Wan
Madame Sul-Te-Wan was
41 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Black Woman'.
Fri, Mar 07 1873 –
Sun, Feb 01 1959
Portrait of Raoul WalshRaoul Walsh
Raoul Walsh was
27 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'John Wilkes Booth'.
Fri, Mar 11 1887 –
Wed, Dec 31 1980
Portrait of Robert HarronRobert Harron
Robert Harron was
21 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Tod'.
Wed, Apr 12 1893 –
Sun, Sep 05 1920
Portrait of Monte BlueMonte Blue
Monte Blue was
28 in The Birth of a Nation
as ''.
Mon, Jan 10 1887 –
Mon, Feb 18 1963
Portrait of Harry BrahamHarry Braham
Harry Braham was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Cameron's Male Servant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob BurnsBob Burns
Bob Burns was
30 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Klan Leader'.
Thu, Nov 20 1884 –
Thu, Mar 14 1957
Portrait of Edmund BurnsEdmund Burns
Edmund Burns was
22 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Klansman'.
Tue, Sep 27 1892 –
Wed, Apr 02 1980
Portrait of Edward BurnsEdward Burns
Edward Burns was
35 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Klansman'.
Sun, Sep 21 1879 –
Sun, Jul 04 1954
Portrait of Peggy CartwrightPeggy Cartwright
Peggy Cartwright was
2 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Young Girl in Cabin'.
Thu, Nov 14 1912 –
Tue, Jun 12 2001
Portrait of Dark CloudDark Cloud
Dark Cloud was
53 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'General'.
Fri, Sep 20 1861 –
Thu, Oct 17 1918
Portrait of Leonore CooperLeonore Cooper
Leonore Cooper was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Elsie's Maid'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles Eagle EyeCharles Eagle Eye
Charles Eagle Eye was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Man Who Falls from Roof'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John FordJohn Ford
John Ford was
21 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Klansman'.
Thu, Feb 01 1894 –
Fri, Aug 31 1973
Portrait of Olga GreyOlga Grey
Olga Grey was
18 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Laura Keene'.
Tue, Nov 10 1896 –
Wed, Apr 25 1973
Portrait of Alberta LeeAlberta Lee
Alberta Lee was
54 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Mrs. Lincoln'.
Wed, Mar 21 1860 –
Mon, Nov 12 1928
Portrait of Betty MarshBetty Marsh
Betty Marsh was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Child with Dr. Cameron'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donna MontranDonna Montran
Donna Montran was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Belle of 1861'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eugene PalletteEugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette was
25 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Union Soldier'.
Sun, Jul 07 1889 –
Fri, Sep 03 1954
Portrait of Alma RubensAlma Rubens
Alma Rubens was
17 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Belle of 1861'.
Wed, Feb 17 1897 –
Thu, Jan 22 1931
Portrait of Charles StevensCharles Stevens
Charles Stevens was
21 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Volunteer'.
Fri, May 26 1893 –
Sat, Aug 22 1964
Portrait of Jules WhiteJules White
Jules White was
14 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Confederate Soldier'.
Mon, Sep 17 1900 –
Tue, Apr 30 1985
Portrait of Violet WilkeyViolet Wilkey
Violet Wilkey was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Young Flora Cameron'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ButlerDavid Butler
David Butler was
20 in The Birth of a Nation
as 'Northern Soldier / Confederate Soldier'.
Sun, Dec 16 1894 –
Thu, Jun 14 1979

Crew

Portrait of D.W. GriffithD.W. Griffith
Director, Editor, Producer, Original Music Composer, Writer, Presenter
D.W. Griffith was
40 in The Birth of a Nation
Fri, Jan 22 1875 –
Fri, Jul 23 1948
Portrait of Erich von StroheimErich von Stroheim
Assistant Director
Erich von Stroheim was
29 in The Birth of a Nation
Mon, Sep 21 1885 –
Sun, May 12 1957
Portrait of Joseph Carl BreilJoseph Carl Breil
Director of Photography, Music
Joseph Carl Breil was
44 in The Birth of a Nation
Wed, Jun 29 1870 –
Sun, Jan 24 1926
Portrait of Billy BitzerBilly Bitzer
Director of Photography
Billy Bitzer was
42 in The Birth of a Nation
Sun, Apr 21 1872 –
Sat, Apr 29 1944
Portrait of Joseph HenaberyJoseph Henabery
Editor, Assistant Director
Joseph Henabery was
27 in The Birth of a Nation
Sun, Jan 15 1888 –
Wed, Feb 18 1976
Portrait of Raoul WalshRaoul Walsh
Editor, Assistant Director
Raoul Walsh was
27 in The Birth of a Nation
Fri, Mar 11 1887 –
Wed, Dec 31 1980
Portrait of Henry B. WalthallHenry B. Walthall
Assistant Director
Henry B. Walthall was
36 in The Birth of a Nation
Fri, Mar 15 1878 –
Wed, Jun 17 1936
Portrait of Elmer CliftonElmer Clifton
Assistant Director
Elmer Clifton was
24 in The Birth of a Nation
Wed, Mar 12 1890 –
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Portrait of Donald CrispDonald Crisp
Assistant Director
Donald Crisp was
32 in The Birth of a Nation
Wed, Jul 26 1882 –
Sat, May 25 1974
Portrait of Howard GayeHoward Gaye
Assistant Director
Howard Gaye was
36 in The Birth of a Nation
Wed, May 22 1878 –
Mon, Dec 26 1955
Portrait of Robert HarronRobert Harron
Assistant Director
Robert Harron was
21 in The Birth of a Nation
Wed, Apr 12 1893 –
Sun, Sep 05 1920
Portrait of W.S. Van DykeW.S. Van Dyke
Assistant Director
W.S. Van Dyke was
25 in The Birth of a Nation
Thu, Mar 21 1889 –
Fri, Feb 05 1943
Portrait of Jack ConwayJack Conway
Assistant Director
Jack Conway was
27 in The Birth of a Nation
Sat, Jul 16 1887 –
Sat, Oct 11 1952
Portrait of Allan DwanAllan Dwan
Assistant Director
Allan Dwan was
29 in The Birth of a Nation
Fri, Apr 03 1885 –
Mon, Dec 28 1981
Portrait of Monte BlueMonte Blue
Stunts, Assistant Director
Monte Blue was
28 in The Birth of a Nation
Mon, Jan 10 1887 –
Mon, Feb 18 1963
Portrait of Christy CabanneChristy Cabanne
Assistant Director
Christy Cabanne was
26 in The Birth of a Nation
Sun, Apr 15 1888 –
Sun, Oct 15 1950
Portrait of Tom WilsonTom Wilson
Assistant Director
Tom Wilson was
34 in The Birth of a Nation
Thu, Aug 26 1880 –
Fri, Feb 19 1965
Portrait of Herbert SutchHerbert Sutch
Assistant Director
Herbert Sutch was
31 in The Birth of a Nation
Tue, Jan 29 1884 –
Sun, Jan 22 1939
Portrait of Fred HamerFred Hamer
Assistant Director
Fred Hamer was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas E. O'BrienThomas E. O'Brien
Assistant Director
Thomas E. O'Brien was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Baron von WintherBaron von Winther
Assistant Director
Baron von Winther was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank E. WoodsFrank E. Woods
Screenplay
Frank E. Woods was
55 in The Birth of a Nation
Sun, Jan 01 1860 –
Mon, May 01 1939
Portrait of H.E. AitkenH.E. Aitken
Executive Producer
H.E. Aitken was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James SmithJames Smith
Editor
James Smith was
22 in The Birth of a Nation
Mon, Mar 07 1892 –
Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Rose SmithRose Smith
Editor
Rose Smith was
17 in The Birth of a Nation
Sat, Mar 06 1897 –
Tue, May 29 1962
Portrait of Joseph NurnbergerJoseph Nurnberger
Music
Joseph Nurnberger was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jon MirsalisJon Mirsalis
Original Music Composer
Jon Mirsalis was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
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Portrait of Carli ElinorCarli Elinor
Conductor
Carli Elinor was
24 in The Birth of a Nation
Sun, Sep 21 1890 –
Mon, Oct 20 1958
Portrait of Karl BrownKarl Brown
Camera Operator
Karl Brown was
18 in The Birth of a Nation
Sat, Dec 26 1896 –
Sun, Mar 25 1990
Portrait of Shorty EnglishShorty English
Carpenter
Shorty English was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leo NomisLeo Nomis
Stunts
Leo Nomis was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles Eagle EyeCharles Eagle Eye
Stunts
Charles Eagle Eye was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph M. DeLacyRalph M. DeLacy
Property Master
Ralph M. DeLacy was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank WortmanFrank Wortman
Set Designer
Frank Wortman was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fireworks WilsonFireworks Wilson
Special Effects
Fireworks Wilson was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clare WestClare West
Costume Design
Clare West was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas F. Dixon Jr.Thomas F. Dixon Jr.
Novel, Adaptation
Thomas F. Dixon Jr. was
51 in The Birth of a Nation
Mon, Jan 11 1864 –
Wed, Apr 03 1946
Portrait of Walter HoffmanWalter Hoffman
Special Effects, Special Effects Supervisor
Walter Hoffman was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert GoldsteinRobert Goldstein
Costume Design
Robert Goldstein was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karl MalkamesKarl Malkames
Negative Cutter
Karl Malkames was
11 in The Birth of a Nation
Thu, May 06 1926 –
Mon, Mar 08 2010
Portrait of Hal SullivanHal Sullivan
Assistant Property Master
Hal Sullivan was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
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Portrait of Cash ShockeyCash Shockey
Painter
Cash Shockey was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
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Portrait of Jim KiddJim Kidd
Security
Jim Kidd was
>> in The Birth of a Nation
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