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4.3 / 10(10 votes)IMDb190810mUnited States of America

The Black Viper

Synopsis

A thug accosts a girl as she leaves her workplace but a man rescues her. The thug vows revenge and, with the help of two friends, attacks the girl and her rescuer again as they're going for a walk. This time they succeed in kidnapping the rescuer. The girl runs home and gets help from several neighbors. They track the ruffians down to a cabin in the mountains where the gang has trapped their victim and set the cabin on fire.

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The Black Viper (1908) AM&B

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 21, 1908

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
D.W. Griffith, Wallace McCutcheon Jr.
Original Title
The Black Viper
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
10m
Production Studios
American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

D.W. Griffith, Wallace McCutcheon Jr.

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D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Director

Wallace McCutcheon Jr.

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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 Black Viper

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What is The Black Viper about?

A thug accosts a girl as she leaves her workplace but a man rescues her. The thug vows revenge and, with the help of two friends, attacks the girl and her rescuer again as they're going for a walk. This time they succeed in kidnapping the rescuer. The girl runs home and gets help from several neighbors. They track the ruffians down to a cabin in the mountains where the gang has trapped their victim and set the cabin on fire.

Who directed The Black Viper?

The Black Viper was directed by D.W. Griffith, Wallace McCutcheon Jr..

Who stars in The Black Viper?

The principal cast of The Black Viper includes Edward Dillon, George Gebhardt, Mack Sennett, D.W. Griffith, Anthony O'Sullivan.

When was The Black Viper released and how long is it?

The Black Viper was released in 1908 with a total runtime of 10m.