1912

Movies from 1912

The Musketeers of Pig Alley, 1912 the first gangster movie

The Musketeers of Pig Alley, 1912 first gangster movie

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The Musketeers of Pig Alley is a 1912 American short drama and a gangster film. It is directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Griffith and Anita Loos. It is also credited for its early use of follow focus, a fundamental tool in cinematography. The film was released on October 31, 1912 and re-released on November 5, 1915 in… Read more →

From the Manger to the Cross, 1912

From the Manger to the Cross, 1912, the story of Jesus’ life

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From the Manger to the Cross or Jesus of Nazareth is a 1912 American motion picture that was filmed on location in Palestine. It tells the story of Jesus’ life. Directed by Sidney Olcott who also appeared in the film, actress and screenwriter Gene Gauntier wrote the script and portrayed the Virgin Mary. The film received excellent reviews at the… Read more →