

The White Rose
“The Glorification of a Woman's Eternal Love”
Synopsis
Wealthy young Southern aristocrat Joseph graduates from seminary and, before he takes charge of his assigned parish, goes out and see what 'the real world' is all about. His meetings with a young woman he believes to be more worldly than she is soon cause ruin for all involved.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mae Marsh
Bessie
Carol Dempster
Marie
Ivor Novello
Joseph
Neil Hamilton
John White
Lucille La Verne
Auntie Easter
Porter Strong
Apollo
Jane Thomas
Cigarstand Girl
Kate Bruce
John's Aunt
Erville Alderson
Man of the World
Herbert Sutch
The Bishop
Joseph Burke
The Landlord
Mary Foy
The Landlady
Charles Emmett Mack
Guest at the Inn
Uncle Tom Jenkins
An Old Negro
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Score
- Joseph Carl Breil
- Original Title
- The White Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Joseph Carl Breil
Billy Bitzer, Hendrik Sartov, Harold S. Sintzenich
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Joseph Carl Breil
Original Music Composer
Hendrik Sartov
Director of Photography
Harold S. Sintzenich
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Public Domain
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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 White Rose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Rose about?
Wealthy young Southern aristocrat Joseph graduates from seminary and, before he takes charge of his assigned parish, goes out and see what 'the real world' is all about. His meetings with a young woman he believes to be more worldly than she is soon cause ruin for all involved.
Who directed The White Rose?
The White Rose was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The White Rose?
The principal cast of The White Rose includes Mae Marsh, Carol Dempster, Ivor Novello, Neil Hamilton, Lucille La Verne.
When was The White Rose released and how long is it?
The White Rose was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Rose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Rose was composed by Joseph Carl Breil.




















