A Change of Spirit

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A Change of Spirit
Directed by D. W. Griffith
Written byD. W. Griffith
Starring Blanche Sweet
William J. Butler
Cinematography G. W. Bitzer
Release date
  • August 22, 1912 (1912-08-22)
Running time
17 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

A Change of Spirit is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. [1]

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Denied by her narrow-minded father all associations except that of her chaperone, the girl, while strolling in the park, indulges in a little flirtation with a young man who is one of a couple of gentlemen thieves. A self-introduction comes when he gallantly picks up a book she has dropped. In restoring the book, he cunningly takes her hand-bag in order that he may have an excuse to call on her later and return it, giving her the impression that she had lost it. When he calls, her father is away, and so, in the spirit of bravado, she invites him in. While there he surreptitiously secures the key to the house, intending to return later with his partner. However, upon accidentally meeting the girl the second time, he becomes deeply impressed and the thought of his promise to his chum to enter the house that night palls.

— The Moving Picture World (August 1912) [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Silent Era: A Change of Spirit". silentera. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
  2. ↑ "A Change of Spirit". The Moving Picture World. August 1912. p. 690.
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