Review of Judith of Bethulia (1914) by David H — 18 Dec 2009
Chafing under the constriants of having to make shorter films while European filmmakers were making increasingly ambitious multi-reel epics, Griffith decided to leave Biograph. His parting shot, at more than twice the length of any of his previous films, was Judith of Bethulia, which was intended to compete with the Italian "sword and sandal" spectacles that were flowing into the American market.
Yet the performances of stars Blanche Sweet and Henry B. Walthall lend a human element to his sprawling canvas.
This review of Judith of Bethulia (1914) was written by David H on 18 Dec 2009.
Judith of Bethulia has generally received mixed reviews.
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