[PAR] [TLE] Elmer Clifton [SEP] Elmer Clifton (March 14, 1890 – October 15, 1949) was an American writer, director and actor from the early silent days.  A collaborator of D.W. Griffith, he appeared in "The Birth of a Nation" (1915) and "Intolerance" (1916) before giving up acting in 1917 to concentrate on work behind the camera, with Griffith and Joseph Henabery as his mentors.  His first feature-length solo effort as a director was "The Flame of Youth" with Jack Mulhall. [PAR] [TLE] The Birth of a Nation [SEP] The Birth of a Nation (originally called The Clansman) is a 1915 American silent epic drama film directed and co-produced by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish.  The screenplay is adapted from the novel and play "The Clansman", both by Thomas Dixon Jr. Griffith co-wrote the screenplay (with Frank E. Woods), and co-produced the film (with Harry Aitken).  It was released on February 8, 1915.
[PAR] [TLE] Elmer Clifton [ SEP ] Elmer Clifton ( March 14 , 1890 – October 15 , 1949 ) was an American writer , director and actor from the early silent days . A collaborator of D.W. Griffith , he appeared in " The Birth of a Nation " ( 1915 ) and " Intolerance " ( 1916 ) before giving up acting in 1917 to concentrate on work behind the camera , with Griffith and Joseph Henabery as his mentors . His first feature - length solo effort as a director was " The Flame of Youth " with Jack Mulhall . [PAR] [TLE] The Birth of a Nation [ SEP ] The Birth of a Nation ( originally called The Clansman ) is a 1915 American silent epic drama film directed and co - produced by D. W. Griffith and starring Lillian Gish . The screenplay is adapted from the novel and play " The Clansman " , both by Thomas Dixon Jr. Griffith co - wrote the screenplay ( with Frank E. Woods ) , and co - produced the film ( with Harry Aitken ) . It was released on February 8 , 1915 .
What silent film adapted from the novel "The Clamsman" did Elmer Clifton appear in?
What silent film adapted from the novel " The Clamsman " did Elmer Clifton appear in ?
The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation