At the Altar
Synopsis
At the Italian boarding house the male boarders were all smitten with the charms of Minnie, the landlady's pretty daughter, but she was of a poetic turn of mind and her soul soared above plebeianism and her aspirations were romantic. Most persistent among her suitors was Grigo, a coarse Sicilian, whose advances were odiously repulsive. The arrival at the boarding house from the old country of Giuseppe Cassella, the violinist, filled the void in her yearning heart. Romantic, poetic and a talented musician, Giuseppe was indeed a desirable husband for Minnie.
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At the Altar (1909) D.W. Griffith silent short film
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-01
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Marion Leonard
Minnie, the Daughter
David Miles
Father
Charles Inslee
Grigo, the Suitor
Barry O'Moore
Giuseppe Cassella
Anita Hendrie
Mother
Dorothy West
Minnie's Friend / Dinner Guest
Linda Arvidson
Clara T. Bracy
Kate Bruce
George Gebhardt
Dinner Guest
Charles Gorman
D.W. Griffith
Robert Harron
On Street
Arthur V. Johnson
Policeman
Florence Lawrence
Girl at Wedding
John R. Cumpson
Dinner Guest
Charles Hill Mailes
Herbert Prior
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- At the Altar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer, Arthur Marvin
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Arthur Marvin
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is At the Altar about?
At the Italian boarding house the male boarders were all smitten with the charms of Minnie, the landlady's pretty daughter, but she was of a poetic turn of mind and her soul soared above plebeianism and her aspirations were romantic. Most persistent among her suitors was Grigo, a coarse Sicilian, whose advances were odiously repulsive. The arrival at the boarding house from the old country of Giuseppe Cassella, the violinist, filled the void in her yearning heart. Romantic, poetic and a talented musician, Giuseppe was indeed a desirable husband for Minnie.
Who directed At the Altar?
At the Altar was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in At the Altar?
The principal cast of At the Altar includes Marion Leonard, David Miles, Charles Inslee, Barry O'Moore, Anita Hendrie.
When was At the Altar released and how long is it?
At the Altar was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for At the Altar?
At the Altar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).