Review of Way Down East (1920) by John A — 10 Jul 2012
The pacing is solid, and Griffith varies as he can between medium and close-ups, mostly. Griffith employs one brief tracking shot as the town gossip goes to reveal Anna's secret, to good effect. The film's most intriguing sequence is the final one in the storm, as Griffith effectively builds tension through montage, including some excellent shots of the frozen river.
Gish is also her watchable, delicate self, the baptism scene being one of the high points of this melodrama.
This review of Way Down East (1920) was written by John A on 10 Jul 2012.
Way Down East has generally received positive reviews.
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