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6.7 / 10(11 votes)IMDb19311h 27mUnited States of America

The Struggle

Synopsis

Spanning from 1911 into the Prohibition era, Jimmie Wilson picks up drinking. When he falls in love with and proposes to Florrie, he vows to stop. The young couple gets married, has a daughter and enjoys a happy family life until old habits rise again.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 10, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
D.W. Griffith
Screenplay & Story
D.W. Griffith
Original Score
Philip A. Scheib, D.W. Griffith
Original Title
The Struggle
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
United Artists, D.W. Griffith Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

D.W. Griffith

Screenplay & Story

D.W. Griffith, Émile Zola, John Emerson, Anita Loos

Original Score & Music

Philip A. Scheib, D.W. Griffith

Director of Photography

Nick Rogalli, Joseph Ruttenberg

Film Editing

Barney Rogan

Producers

D.W. Griffith

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Émile Zola

Department Leadership Roster

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Director

Philip A. Scheib

Original Music Composer

Nick Rogalli

Director of Photography

Joseph Ruttenberg

Joseph Ruttenberg

Director of Photography

Barney Rogan

Editor

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Producer

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Original Music Composer

D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Struggle.

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David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Struggle

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Struggle about?

Spanning from 1911 into the Prohibition era, Jimmie Wilson picks up drinking. When he falls in love with and proposes to Florrie, he vows to stop. The young couple gets married, has a daughter and enjoys a happy family life until old habits rise again.

Who directed The Struggle?

The Struggle was directed by D.W. Griffith.

Who stars in The Struggle?

The principal cast of The Struggle includes Hal Skelly, Zita Johann, Charlotte Wynters, Evelyn Baldwin, Jackson Halliday.

When was The Struggle released and how long is it?

The Struggle was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for The Struggle?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Struggle was composed by Philip A. Scheib, D.W. Griffith.

Is The Struggle based on a book or true story?

The Struggle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".