One Touch of Nature | |
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Directed by | D. W. Griffith |
Written by | Stanner E.V. Taylor |
Starring | Arthur V. Johnson |
Cinematography | Arthur Marvin |
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Running time | 10 minutes (one reel) |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent |
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