
Balked at the Altar
Synopsis
A woman who is filled with romantic ideas is making no secret of her eagerness to find a husband. Her father decides to help her by pressuring and threatening an eligible bachelor, who reluctantly allows wedding plans to be made.
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Balked at the Altar (1908) AM&B
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-04
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August 25, 1908
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- Balked at the Altar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
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D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
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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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What is Balked at the Altar about?
A woman who is filled with romantic ideas is making no secret of her eagerness to find a husband. Her father decides to help her by pressuring and threatening an eligible bachelor, who reluctantly allows wedding plans to be made.
Who directed Balked at the Altar?
Balked at the Altar was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Balked at the Altar?
The principal cast of Balked at the Altar includes Mabel Stoughton, Robert Harron, Mack Sennett, Linda Arvidson, George Gebhardt.
When was Balked at the Altar released and how long is it?
Balked at the Altar was released in 1908 with a total runtime of 12m.
