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Two Promotional Leaflets Relating to the Premier of "The Birth of a Nation" directed by D. W. Griffith. ... (Total: 2 Items)
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Two Promotional Leaflets Relating to the Premier of "The Birth of a Nation" directed by D. W. Griffith. Includes: Promotional Leaflet Titled "D. W. Griffiths marvelous Photographic Spectacle in Twelve Reels - - - The Clansman or "The Birth of a Nation." Four pages, 7.25" x 10.5", no place; no date. It contains four pages of promotional information about the controversial film, including a synopsis of the plot, a list of actors, commentary about the production, and positive critical reviews. [Together with]:Folding Leaflet for "The Birth of a Nation." 4.25" x 5.75" (unfolded 16.5" x 5.5"), no place; no date. It includes stills from the movie, artists' renditions of scenes, positive critical reviews, and production information. The leaflet uses a quotation from Woodrow Wilson's book, History of the American People, which is also featured in the film. It reads, "The white men were roused by a mere instinct of self-preservation - until at last there had sprung into existence a great Ku Klux Klan, a veritable Empire of the South, to protect the Southern Country." Dixon was later accused of misquoting Wilson; however, the president's true opinion of the film is still much debated. It was the first film shown in the White House and was attended by both Dixon and Griffith.
Condition: Lightly rubbed and soiled.
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2022 October 19 Historic African Americana Signature® Auction #6248 (go to Auction Home page)
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