

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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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
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith, Émile Zola, John Emerson, Anita Loos
Philip A. Scheib, D.W. Griffith
Nick Rogalli, Joseph Ruttenberg
Barney Rogan
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Philip A. Scheib
Original Music Composer
Nick Rogalli
Director of Photography
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Barney Rogan
Editor
D.W. Griffith
Producer
D.W. Griffith
Original Music Composer
D.W. Griffith
Screenplay
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D. W. Griffith
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".



















