The Gates of Eden

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The Gates of Eden
The Gates of Eden.jpg
film poster
Directed by John H. Collins
Written byReverend William E. Danforth (story)
John H. Collins (scenario)
Starring Viola Dana
Cinematography John Arnold
Production
company
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Distributed by Metro Pictures
Release date
  • October 30, 1916 (1916-10-30)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUS
LanguageSilent..(English intertitles)

The Gates of Eden is a lost [1] 1916 silent drama film directed by John H. Collins and starring his wife Viola Dana. The Columbia Pictures Corporation, not related to the Hollywood studio, produced with release through Metro Pictures. [2]

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References

  1. "Gates Of Eden". Lcweb2.loc.gov. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  2. "Detail view of Movies Page". Afi.com. Retrieved 10 November 2017.