A Rural Elopement

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A Rural Elopement
Directed by D. W. Griffith
Written byD. W. Griffith
Starring Linda Arvidson
Cinematography G. W. Bitzer
Release date
  • January 14, 1909 (1909-01-14)
Running time
9 minutes (one reel)
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent

A Rural Elopement is a 1909 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. [1]

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References

  1. "A Rural Elopement". Silent Era. Retrieved January 3, 2014.