Judith of Bethulia
Synopsis
In the 7th-century B.C., the Assyrians storm the walls of the Jewish city of Bethulia, leaving its people frightened and ready to hand their homes over to the invaders. As the Assyrians close in, the citizens are cut off from the outside world, and they began to starve. Seeing her people's desperation, Jewish widow Judith poses as a harem worker, winning her entry into the Assyrian camp, where she plans to kill their general, Holofernes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Judith of Bethulia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frank E. Woods
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Frank E. Woods
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Judith of Bethulia
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What is Judith of Bethulia about?
In the 7th-century B.C., the Assyrians storm the walls of the Jewish city of Bethulia, leaving its people frightened and ready to hand their homes over to the invaders. As the Assyrians close in, the citizens are cut off from the outside world, and they began to starve. Seeing her people's desperation, Jewish widow Judith poses as a harem worker, winning her entry into the Assyrian camp, where she plans to kill their general, Holofernes.
Who directed Judith of Bethulia?
Judith of Bethulia was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Judith of Bethulia?
The principal cast of Judith of Bethulia includes Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Robert Harron, Kate Bruce.
When was Judith of Bethulia released and how long is it?
Judith of Bethulia was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Judith of Bethulia?
Judith of Bethulia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).