Hearts of the World souvenir book

GRIFFITH, D.W. (Lillian & Dorothy Gish)

Published by Echo Music Pub Co, NY & Seattle, 1918

About this Item

Designed, engraved and printed by The Sackett & Wilhelm Corporation New York. FIRST EDITION. 9-1/4 x 12. Original Wrappers, 28 pp. with a few full color illustrations. The rear Staples, as expected, have rusted so the rear cover was restapled, but no other restoration. Overall in very good condition with some small tears on the front and rear covers. Not very many of these souvenir programs still exist as most were expected to be read and disposed of. Hearts of the World (also known as Love's Struggle) is a 1918 American silent World War I propaganda film written, produced and directed by D. W. Griffith. In an effort to change the American public's neutral stance regarding the war, the British government contacted Griffith due to his stature and reputation for dramatic filmmaking. Hearts of the World stars Lillian and Dorothy Gish and Robert Harron. The film was produced by D.W. Griffith Productions, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation and the War Office Committee was distributed by Paramount Pictures under the Artcraft Pictures Corporation banner. Lillian Gish would later say: "I don't believe that Mr. Griffith ever forgave himself for making Hearts of the World. 'War is the villain,' he repeated, 'not any particular people.' (Wikipedia). Seller Inventory # 295

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hearts of the World souvenir book

Publisher: Echo Music Pub Co, NY & Seattle

Publication Date: 1918

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition