A Flash of Light
Synopsis
An experiment goes wrong and blinds a newly married chemist. The chemist's wife does not want to take on the burden of caring for the blind chemist, and her younger sister take her place.
Top Cast
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Charles West
John Rogers
Vivian Prescott
Belle
Stephanie Longfellow
The Older Sister
Verner Clarges
The Father
Joseph Graybill
Horace Dooley
Dorothy Bernard
Henry B. Walthall
Younger John Rogers
William J. Butler
A Doctor
Charles Craig
Wedding Guest
Edward Dillon
At First Party
John T. Dillon
At First Party / At Second Party
Ruth Hart
At Second Party
Guy Hedlund
At First Party / At Second Party
Grace Henderson
Visitor
Henry Lehrman
At Second Party
Jeanie Macpherson
Claire McDowell
At First Party
George Nichols
A Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- A Flash of Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Flash of Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Flash of Light about?
An experiment goes wrong and blinds a newly married chemist. The chemist's wife does not want to take on the burden of caring for the blind chemist, and her younger sister take her place.
Who directed A Flash of Light?
A Flash of Light was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in A Flash of Light?
The principal cast of A Flash of Light includes Charles West, Vivian Prescott, Stephanie Longfellow, Verner Clarges, Joseph Graybill.
When was A Flash of Light released and how long is it?
A Flash of Light was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 17m.