The Greatest Thing in Life
Synopsis
Leo Peret has a small quiet tobacco shop in Greenwich Village. Edward Livingston, a wealthy young clubman and man-about-town, occupies frequently ostensibly to buy cigarettes but in reality to talk to the daughter Jeannette, and he's soon in love with the shop girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, Lillian Gish, D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Greatest Thing in Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Artcraft Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, Lillian Gish, D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
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 The Greatest Thing in Life about?
Leo Peret has a small quiet tobacco shop in Greenwich Village. Edward Livingston, a wealthy young clubman and man-about-town, occupies frequently ostensibly to buy cigarettes but in reality to talk to the daughter Jeannette, and he's soon in love with the shop girl.
Who directed The Greatest Thing in Life?
The Greatest Thing in Life was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Greatest Thing in Life?
The principal cast of The Greatest Thing in Life includes Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, David Butler, Peaches Jackson, Adolph Lestina.
When was The Greatest Thing in Life released and how long is it?
The Greatest Thing in Life was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.