Near To Earth (1913)
This is the story of Gato, an Italian immigrant, who lives with his wife, Marie, and his younger brother, Giuseppe, on a small truck farm in the west. Gato becomes so intent on his work that he neglects to show his wife the little attentions she demands. A foppish wandering Italian, Sandro, sees in this an opportunity to work his ends, but is prevented by the timely interference of Giuseppe.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: March 20, 1913
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Gato
- Robert Harron - Gato's Brother
- Gertrude Bambrick - Gato's Sweetheart
- Mae Marsh - One of Gato's Sweetheart's Friends
- Kathleen Butler - One of Gato's Sweetheart's Friends
- Walter Miller - The Stranger
- Christy Cabanne - A Businessman
- Joseph McDermott - A Businessman
- Frank Opperman - A Friend
- Dorothy Bernard
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: English, No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Near To Earth about?
- This is the story of Gato, an Italian immigrant, who lives with his wife, Marie, and his younger brother, Giuseppe, on a small truck farm in the west. Gato becomes so intent on his work that he neglects to show his wife the little attentions she demands. A foppish wandering Italian, Sandro, sees in this an opportunity to work his ends, but is prevented by the timely interference of Giuseppe.
- Who directed Near To Earth?
- Near To Earth was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Near To Earth?
- Near To Earth stars Lionel Barrymore, Robert Harron, Gertrude Bambrick, Mae Marsh, Kathleen Butler, Walter Miller.
- How long is Near To Earth?
- Near To Earth has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Near To Earth?
- Near To Earth is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Near To Earth produced?
- Near To Earth was produced in United States of America.