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Griffith, who from 1914-1931 made feature length films, is sometimes known as the kick-starter for feature length movies in general. While his influence is well known, how are his movies? Are they strong enough to stand the test of time?

Probably his best known movie is The Birth of a Nation, considered to be the greatest movie at the time. This movie is often acclaimed for its revolutionary techniques, but it's often ridiculed for it portraying the KKK in a positive light.

Link to The Birth of a Nation on Youtube

While The Birth of a Nation is his most popular movie, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages is possibly his most well received in recent years. Using over 3000 extras and colossal sets, Intolerance continues to be a sight to behold.

Link to Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages on Youtube

Finally, his last movie he is widely known for is the 1919 film Broken Blossoms. While not considered as epic as Intolerance, or as groundbreaking as Birth of a Nation, it's still considered one of the best movies of the 1910's.

Link to Broken Blossoms on Youtube

While these are his most popular films, you may also recognize him from movies such as Orphans of the Storm, Way Down East, True Heart Susie, and his less loved Abraham Lincoln.

Link to Orphans of the Storm on Youtube

Link to Way Down East on Youtube

Link to True Heart Susie on Youtube Playlist

Link to Abraham Lincoln on Youtube

Link to America on Youtube

Link to The Greatest Question on Youtube

Link to Scarlet Days on Youtube

Link to The Battle of the Sexes on Youtube

Link to Sally of the Sawdust on Youtube

Playlist for videos provided by /u/radd_it (Not including True Heart Susie)

Other Recommended Griffith Movies Not on Youtube

Hearts of the World

The Avenging Conscience