tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post2509241542063457826..comments2023-07-01T05:05:31.938-04:00Comments on Films Worth Watching: The Battle at Elderbush Gulch (1913) - Directed by D.W. GriffithJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656287096270976604noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-44339609958852336382013-09-15T12:42:32.350-04:002013-09-15T12:42:32.350-04:00Ooh, thanks for letting us know this gem is on You...Ooh, thanks for letting us know this gem is on YouTube. I have bookmarked your page so I can watch it later.<br /><br />I really enjoyed your review and, as Fritzi said, your enthusiasm for this film.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-13357942813743353642013-09-10T07:23:20.007-04:002013-09-10T07:23:20.007-04:00Thanks for all the comments. It's great that t...Thanks for all the comments. It's great that this little film is on YouTube so more people can have access to it. @Girlsdofilm - Yes the portrayal of women in westerns leaves a lot to be desired, but I have begun finding films that correct this. Check out this interesting silent 2-reeler called A Woman's Vengeance. It doesn't have Gish in it of course but it's quite interesting.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTp_mu0swqE<br />Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656287096270976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-33404294475248992462013-09-09T17:52:54.783-04:002013-09-09T17:52:54.783-04:00This early Western sounds very interesting - thank...This early Western sounds very interesting - thanks for supplying a link to watch it, Jon. I definitely need to catch up with more of Gish's films and will be checking this one out.Judyhttp://movieclassics.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-65270825641147528292013-09-09T12:26:50.769-04:002013-09-09T12:26:50.769-04:00I love your enthusiasm for this film. It certainly...I love your enthusiasm for this film. It certainly sounds like Mae Marsh and Lillian Gish have strong characters. The portrayal of women in is something that often grates on me. Obviously it was more of a reflection of society than something that was exclusive to films so I’m interested to see this portrayal. <br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts (and the link!) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-86477582271244808442013-09-09T09:55:04.529-04:002013-09-09T09:55:04.529-04:00And yet another beautifully-written review on a Gr...And yet another beautifully-written review on a Griffith rarity. Your scholarship here is remarkable, Jon.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-17608018138880013862013-09-08T19:33:22.096-04:002013-09-08T19:33:22.096-04:00My list of films to watch is only growing with thi...My list of films to watch is only growing with this blogathon. Considering it's a short film, I believe I'll watch it soon. Great article!<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :)<br />Greetings!<br />Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-68053111358073041012013-09-08T01:06:06.850-04:002013-09-08T01:06:06.850-04:00Wow! Sounds like you had a blast watching it and y...Wow! Sounds like you had a blast watching it and your enthusiasm is infectious. Excellent point about the focus on women and children as participants rather than spectators. Thanks for the great contribution to the blogathon!<br /><br />Fritzi<br />Movies SilentlyFritzi Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866805242123627398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-10746876657446756212013-09-07T23:42:03.557-04:002013-09-07T23:42:03.557-04:00I'm glad you wrote about this movie. As one o...I'm glad you wrote about this movie. As one of the commentors said, "Griffith's world extends beyond 'Intolerance' and 'The birth of a nation'." That's right. The Biographs are full of wonders. This movie is almost unbearable to watch while the baby is in danger. Thank you for sharing. Joe Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165780971886135575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-73237333124541853042013-07-13T10:53:16.081-04:002013-07-13T10:53:16.081-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Damienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316607238586875203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-58978602552841257472013-07-11T08:09:21.447-04:002013-07-11T08:09:21.447-04:00Thanks for your comment. As for the organ soundtra...Thanks for your comment. As for the organ soundtracks, I just mute them and don't bother. Griffith's works definitely extend beyond Intolerance and Birth of a Nation. I find Birth of a Nation difficult to watch, but most everything else of his is quite fascinating and excellent stuff. Particularly anything with Gish in it, whom I think might possibly be the greatest actress who ever lived. I encourage you to try some of them out. Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656287096270976604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703076346434344743.post-60884878393547111142013-07-11T07:08:43.149-04:002013-07-11T07:08:43.149-04:00Then Griffith was racist, feminist, pro-native...?...Then Griffith was racist, feminist, pro-native...? Maybe bipolar xD Anyway, that is very interesting. It seems that the Griffith's world extends beyond 'Intolerance' and 'The birth of a nation'. However, honestly i must confess that i avoid his films when i see works of the silent era, perhaps because the twenties appeals more to me, more than the prior decade, which Griffith always belonged, not like Chaplin, who was more young. Besides, i hate this organ 'soundtracks' xD F.A. Giovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109670166388884237noreply@blogger.com