The Thread of Destiny
“A story of the Old Southwest”
Synopsis
The orphan girl of San Gabriel meets and is attracted by a Spanish stranger. The Spaniard is accused of cheating and set to be lynched, but is saved by the girl's ruse, who later becomes his bride.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1910
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Thread of Destiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stanner E.V. Taylor, D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
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 Thread of Destiny
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What is The Thread of Destiny about?
The orphan girl of San Gabriel meets and is attracted by a Spanish stranger. The Spaniard is accused of cheating and set to be lynched, but is saved by the girl's ruse, who later becomes his bride.
Who directed The Thread of Destiny?
The Thread of Destiny was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Thread of Destiny?
The principal cast of The Thread of Destiny includes Mary Pickford, Francis J. Grandon, Henry B. Walthall, Linda Arvidson, W. Chrystie Miller.
When was The Thread of Destiny released and how long is it?
The Thread of Destiny was released in 1910 with a total runtime of 16m.