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The Birth of a Nation

“The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan!”
Released: 1915

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. In Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Cameron founds the Ku Klux Klan, battling Elsie's congressman father and his African-American protégé, Silas Lynch.

IMDB RATING

5.9

DIRECTOR

D.W. Griffith

WRITERS

- Frank E. Woods - D.W. Griffith
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🕓Running time: 3h 15m
💰Budget: $100,000
🎫Revenue: $11,000,000
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Lillian GishLillian GishStoneman's Daughter Elsie
Mae MarshMae MarshFlora Cameron
Henry B. WalthallHenry B. WalthallCol. Ben Cameron
Miriam CooperMiriam CooperMargaret Cameron
Mary AldenMary AldenStoneman's Housekeeper Lydia
Ralph LewisRalph LewisLeader of the House Hon. Austin Stoneman
George SiegmannGeorge SiegmannLieut. Governor Silas Lynch
Walter LongWalter LongGus
Robert HarronRobert HarronTod
Wallace ReidWallace ReidJeff, the Blacksmith
Joseph HenaberyJoseph HenaberyAbraham Lincoln
Elmer CliftonElmer CliftonStoneman's Elder Son Phil
Josephine CrowellJosephine CrowellMrs. Cameron
Spottiswoode AitkenSpottiswoode AitkenDr. Cameron
George BerangerGeorge BerangerWade Cameron
Maxfield StanleyMaxfield StanleyDuke Cameron
Jennie LeeJennie LeeMammy
Donald CrispDonald CrispGen. U.S. Grant
Howard GayeHoward GayeGen. Robert E. Lee
Sam De GrasseSam De GrasseSenator Charles Sumner (uncredited)
William De VaullWilliam De VaullNelse (uncredited)
Willam FreemanWillam FreemanJake / Sentry at Hospital (uncredited)
Tom WilsonTom WilsonStoneman's Servant (uncredited)
Fred BurnsFred BurnsKlansman (uncredited)
Allan SearsAllan SearsKlansman (uncredited)
Elmo LincolnElmo LincolnBlacksmith (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-WanMadame Sul-Te-WanBlack Woman (uncredited)
Raoul WalshRaoul WalshJohn Wilkes Booth (uncredited)
Monte BlueMonte Blue(uncredited)
Harry BrahamHarry BrahamCameron's Male Servant (uncredited)
Bob BurnsBob BurnsKlan Leader (uncredited)
Edmund BurnsEdmund BurnsKlansman (uncredited)
Edward BurnsEdward BurnsKlansman (uncredited)
Peggy CartwrightPeggy CartwrightYoung Girl in Cabin (uncredited)
Dark CloudDark CloudGeneral (uncredited)
Leonore CooperLeonore CooperElsie's Maid (uncredited)
Charles Eagle EyeCharles Eagle EyeMan Who Falls from Roof (uncredited)
John FordJohn FordKlansman (uncredited)
Olga GreyOlga GreyLaura Keene (uncredited)
Alberta LeeAlberta LeeMrs. Lincoln (uncredited)
Betty MarshBetty MarshChild with Dr. Cameron (uncredited)
Donna MontranDonna MontranBelle of 1861 (uncredited)
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteUnion Soldier (uncredited)
Alma RubensAlma RubensBelle of 1861 (uncredited)
Charles StevensCharles StevensVolunteer (uncredited)
Jules WhiteJules WhiteConfederate Soldier (uncredited)
Violet WilkeyViolet WilkeyYoung Flora Cameron (uncredited)
David ButlerDavid ButlerNorthern Soldier / Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
Mary WynnMary Wynn







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