(1909) The first "Panic Room" movie: The Lonely Villa. D.W.Griffith. [4k, 60fps, colorized]

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Griffith's early real time thriller, still thrilling and intense for today's time.
The Lonely Villa is about a gang of thieves who lure a man out of his home so that they can rob it and threaten his wife and children. The family barricade themselves in an interior room, but the criminals are well-equipped for breaking in. When the father finds out what is happening, he must race against time to get back home. DW Griffith does exactly what was needed for the time as he successfully invents cross cutting edits of the scenes while some of them were fastly moving. Apart from that, he keeps the audience guessing on what should happen in the end.
The thrillers made after 30s and 40s in one room or at one place were highly influenced by The Lonely Villa.
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Music: Mendelssohn, Op.83

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[@georgeplagianos6487]

Wow I got to say the restoration of this movie is so beautiful. So well the outside and the inside of the house so beautifully and stylishly built. Usually I don't like these colorization but this look natural thank you for putting this up.. The storyline is very strange when nobody thinks about calling the police. It's just too much to comprehend why they don't pick up they don't call

[@naosoudessemundo2943]

do more restoration work like this

[@rubensgalaxy]

Arrived 114 years late for the premiere.

[@XIXbacktolife]

Unforgivable.

[@YourFeelingsSucks]

Those gentlemen couldn't wait for long, SIR!

[@HM-debtfree]

Better late than never

[@th2184_cma_.]

​@@XIXbacktolifeexcuse me sir/ma'am, but I've come to ask that if you claim you used the Palette app to colorize this video/film here, then how did you do it since it states and shows that it only works with just photos only (I even saw I was unable to include a video into the platform when I expected to check if I could colorize a black and white video with that site)? So the question is, how did you do it if the app or website only accepts images?

[@garyfrancis6193]

You too? I had tickets that just arrived by mail yesterday.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

Mary Pickford plays the oldest daughter, and the Studio's monogram, AB (for American Biograph), is right in the center of the frame, on the back wall, - to thwart all potential film pirates from successfully violating the film's copyright. Interiors were filmed at the Biograph Studio on 14th St. in NYC, and exteriors on the outskirts of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

[@jefforymitchell5697]

I wondered what that was, it's in every scene in different places, and sometimes switches places in the same scene. Thanks for the explanation.

[@judasthepious1499]

so people also pirated film back then? damn

[@DataLal]

@@judasthepious1499 Not only that, studios would try to sabotage each other by destroying film or sets. Edison Studios was particularly nasty for that. It got so bad that that's why a lot of filmmakers began going out west, to escape saboteurs - where they found California, which had sunny weather and not too much rain all year round, but also desert and snow not far off if they wanted it for filming. It was a far sight better than filming on the rooftops of cities in New York. Eventually in Hollywood, by the early 1910s, enough "Movies" (originally a derogatory term coined by the devout, teetoalling locals of Hollywood for the more rough-and-tumble filmmakers and actors) were around that big studios began to be built there, and the rest is history.

[@augustintamard3850]

Merci pour l'explication.

[@dougfowler1368]

​@DataLal wow, thanks, I knew of the weather rationale but not the sabotage.

[@user-eg1qq5pv8k]

This was Mary Pickford's earliest role before she was a star!. She plays the oldest daughter. Florence Lawrence plays the mother and she is the first ever true female movie star. I had no idea Lawrence and Pickford had done a movie together!! These 2 women were the first female stars in Hollywood!!! D.W. Griffith's movie was innovative at the time because it was fast paced suspense action with cross cut scenes cutting back and forth between the house which is broken into and the mother defending her daughters by moving to different rooms and the father in his car trying to get back to save them with the help of the police. The telephone is clearly the saving instrument in this movie. Had it not been for that telephone, the mother and daughters would have been doomed. This was 1909 when only wealthy or upper middle class families such as in this film had a telephone and most people did not have telephones, or automobiles such as seen in this movie. Great product of it's time the clothes the car the phone. I love it.

[@56bluegold]

It is so wild to see people who lived more than a 100 years ago, moving around.

[@ericthemauve]

Indeed. They're usually dead.

[@44032]

People moved around 100 years ago.

[@56bluegold]

@@44032 And did you know that people moved around who lived a 1000, 2000, and 3000 years ago. Did you know that ?

[@PJ-gm1hb]

I wonder how people will look back on us 100 years from now😅

[@matrox]

Haa!! My grandfather was born in 1889...and I remember him talking and walking around when I was a kid in the 1960s.☝😁

[@user-be2zp9gx1y]

It's unbelievably vivid that it was made in 1909

[@RuralJuror420]

This has been restored, colorized, digitized, the frame rate speed had been corrected to remove any skips, etc. it’s amazing how much clearer it looks now compared to the original / how others in that time would have seen it.

[@mbp1646]

This is beautiful work. I wonder what the creators of the original film would think to see their work transformed with colour and frame rate corrections like like this. I think they would be very pleased.

[@im_cart8656]

i kinda agree.. the resolution upscaling is VERY bad though. its easy enough to find the "original" and their faces are far more discernable.. maybe that is the increased frames smudging it all. i do think the colors are really impressive and fitting though

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

I think DW would be amused.

[@a.b.creator]

I wonder what the creators would think of their film being viewed on a cellular phone in the year 2023 ? 🏆 That's some long lasting work .

[@krisstopher8259]

115 likes now. and it was 115 yrs ago. that's before titanic and ww1. pretty crazy

[@krisstopher8259]

@@a.b.creator from a cinematheque to a magical portable window with access to a billion videos

[@80sGuy.]

These footage from over 100 years ago are still much clearer and sharper than any of the UFO videos shot today in the digital age.

[@vermolin]

So nice to see even the gangsters wearing ties, starched collars and cuffs. The time when people took proper pride in their work.

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

And speaking English properly.

[@georgeplagianos6487]

​@@anibalcesarnishizk2205speaking in English properly? Can you read their lips ,😅😅😅 They could have well been speaking swedish for all we can tell. Yep criminals wearing stiff collars and cuffs sure they sure dress properly for work of thievery and property damage

[@SKARKIBANEZ]

In our days it"s the same And called politicians ;)

[@viviangarcia5696]

Blame the 1920s young generation with their "foul slang and jazz music"​, @@anibalcesarnishizk2205

[@griseldis]

How beautifully restored it is, unbelievable!

[@Del-Canada]

Remembering when cutting a phone line in a movie really cranked up the fear?

[@voceval1]

It's absolutely amazing what modern technology can do to these very old films with color and high-definition resolution. I was riveted watching this and the clear details, not just the people but the furnishings and architecture, also the fashions of that era.

[@krisstopher8259]

it's like a time machine. it's hard to believe that it happened even before titanic and ww1

[@fruzsimih7214]

What most people watching this are probably not aware of is the fact that Griffiths was the first director to champion cross-cutting between plotlines happening at the same time in film. Also the idea that the cuts become more numerous as the tension heightens were his invention. All of this seems like basic storytelling today but don't forget that the 'grammar' of film was just being developed in 1909, so this cross-cutting was really groundbreaking and audiences on the edge of their seats. We are standing on the shoulders of giants, after all...

[@amafirenze-vi1uh]

Director D.W. Griffith is a giant in the movie history. Note the movie is perfectly understandable even without the written signes.

[@robertbrown-qf8xy]

This is marvelous. Ordinarily, I am a purist when it comes to vintage film, but the colorization here magnificently captures the era.

[@user-lx5do4zc6n]

Disagree on the colourisation being the best aspect of this remaster: it is the weakest aspect as the colours are subjective (as there is no colour info in these reels), and they always use a small colour spectrum (here it's like a drab bluish greenish tone), which appears forced

[@clairwaucaush7225]

This is a great use of modern technology. I hope they keep these coming. It's great for us to see how these films should be seen. When they came out and were new they were crisp and clear and there was no flicker like everyone thinks. Their projectors ran at speeds equal to the films. DW Griffith was the founder of the modern movie. He had his own negative sizes and projectors made to order. Which is why we can see 'Broken Blossoms' full screen in a theatre. His contemporaries made short films, often just scenes. He was the first to make full blown movies with tension and serious plotlines. His films also brought about film acting, the best being Lilian Gish. They went for more subtle work and not the over broad expressions of the first film makers.

[@MacEstelle]

That’s Mary Pickford in the role of the older child. Also, incredible color job.

[@MacEstelle]

I had not heard that she had an affair with Charlie interesting

[@jessebaldwin2661]

Thanks for resurrecting these old films, they are a portal to the past.

[@papasmilereal]

Only 1900’s kids will remember

[@dmd5645]

Its really what all films are about. The coming back together , the saving of loved ones-cherishing those you love. How timeless. It's what Die Hard, Home Alone and Even the Grinch are really all about!!. Timeless!!. Thank you for posting!!

[@bartobruintjes7056]

When you think it can't be better, the next time it's better. Thanks!

[@nathanc6516]

Wow, this is a pretty entertaining short film. It's impressive they were already shooting stuff like this that long ago.

[@debtshredder4928]

Bravo from a life-long student of cinema. These old films are treasures, thank you for your fine wok

[@jimmerhardy]

That was bold not providing any narrative or dialog cards. Nice work. Looks like it shot yesterday.

[@moredistractions]

Charming little film. The bad guys could have simply walked around though instead of breaking through the door. At 10:28 you can see there's no wall on one side of the door.

[@gennadiyleyfman6920]

Ha, ha!

[@noahbianchi1920]

Honestly I was unimpressed with the inside of the house. lol

[@karincervantes8998]

That was intense! Loved it thanks!

[@edl6398]

I loved this. My grandmother was born in 1909 and I knew my great grandmother. Amazing to see how she would have dressed and everything in color. All I have are black and white photographs. Thank you! ❤

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Gorgeous restoration.

[@steveandme63]

Loving the exterior of the house.

[@midnightmosesuk]

That was actually quite tense.

[@classicplaylists8052]

Astounding, great clarity. "Unhand me, you beast!"

[@wacoflyer]

Amazing! How were you able to obtain such fine definition? You can even see individual blades of grass.

[@user-th7gd7ge4p]

the power of neural networks

[@user-yz6rw3si3e]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the inherent resolution of film is something like 2k. Old movies shot on film can be rescanned and remastered to insanely high definition depending on the quality of the existing film and its 'grain' The more modern analog VHS tapes and even low res digital films will always be stuck on low res and at most ai may be able to upscale it to varying degrees. What I'm saying is that if you manage to locate a good film print of an old vintage film, with proper restoration techniques, you can get better than 1080p resolutions.

[@timmartin7664]

Love the car with no windshield or headlights and the brass telephone. They must have been very wealthy to have both an automobile and telephone . Not mention he had a chauffeur.

[@EricLehner]

Astonishing quality. Thank you for what you bring us.

[@asapumasidum2722]

Superlative, touching, real scene of a master of cinematography. I thank you with all my heart for letting us watch this scene!

[@kellydiaz]

This was so good and suspenseful!

[@louislamonte334]

With color and a proper speed these movies look amazingly contemporary!

[@user-wv9pw9tq1g]

Fantastic restoration. One of the first moving pictures and still better than every student film and better than half the movies on streaming 🍿🎥🎬🥂🎉

[@TheOfficialTarynTots]

Looks really good!

[@toula888]

I loved this so much. Thank you for sharing

[@ahmadhussain-Fitness]

How this film is so well preserved

[@NickvonZ]

Very cool! Gibson Girl styles!

[@miketemple7686]

That was intense man!😮

[@artsyhyd]

Amazing!

[@CyberManny23]

Fascinating!

[@djosbun]

An amazing video!

[@kathleen7849]

I didn't realise film footage was such good quality in the early 1900s.

[@kathleen7849]

@@tatumergo3931 No it wasn't lol

[@franzjosefkerkhoff592]

@@kathleen7849Some old films are super clear. They were made for cinema.

[@jhendog11]

Wow. Amazing restoration.

[@markinpa1970]

I just stumbled across this KZbin channel and I already subscribed and watched four videos. Fantastic stuff! I never found these ANCIENT films interesting at all. In fact, I thought they were boring and just didn't interest me. Something about the speed being corrected and the upscaling, added sounds, etc that make these fascinating and now I'm hooked lol Great channel!

[@isabelbeckerman9226]

Oh, Gloriously🙏, 19th Century Videos. GLOURIOUSLY!!!!!🥰😍🤩😘

[@pujang0]

this is awesome

[@wilsondassumpcao2089]

The picture is perfect for 1909,great camera.

[@The_Butler_Did_It]

10:48 ....Of course, they could just have walked around the door where the section of scenery had been left off.

[@ThePookosh]

Lol! Griffith should have fired the cameraman.

[@Jeff98177]

Beautiful work! Even if the littlest one kept trying to sneak peeks at the camera :-)

[@volfir]

Es increíble que esto ya tenga más de un siglo. ¡Que bárbaro! 😱

[@danallen4375]

Ill bet the people back then would have never guessed that I would have to click through old spice ads while watching their film on a device that fits in my pocket.

[@carlosmerces]

Nice work

[@user-nh9jg8lt8k]

Amazing 👍👍👍👍

[@carl_anderson9315]

Framing and composition was exquisite. Melies was the magic of cinema, but Griffith was the first professional behind the camera.

[@user-nn2vz4yl9c]

Great! But still waiting for Broken Blossoms

[@nigelcarren]

There can be no denying, this was definitely the age of facial topiary! 👍🏆

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Wonderful

[@Themanwhocameback2]

SETS: Interesting that one can see at around 1:40 and onwards that the room's set ends with the doorway. When Mary Pickford opens the door to go answer the front door , the end of the set can be seen right next to the door knob. Also, it's interesting to remember that these interiors were filmed in natural sunlight.

[@Vejur9000]

These restorations are beautiful. They bring the world of the past, back into normal speed.

[@genevieveelaine221]

Amazing work. And look at the way people used to dress just hanging around their house. People don't even dress that nicely going in public now. Sigh...

[@bobforapples2944]

You realize this is a movie. Not real life. Do not confuse for a real life incident.

[@alieninosaka3414]

Прекрасная работа!

[@Calc_Ulator]

Awesome movie

[@vermolin]

Amazing work, thanks a lot!! However colorization doesn’t seem realistic: late Victorian house interiors and exteriors were unlikely to be gray-on-gray, they liked contrasting saturated colors.

[@thetillerwiller4696]

Yes. The sets were made with black and white film in mind. Everything was made to contrast against each other for easier visibility. That’s why the wife’s blouse is black, while her skirt is gray; so that she stands out among the robbers

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

Bloody Hell, Amazing..

[@Seiunodue]

Avete fatto delle bellissime opere bravissimi 👏👏👏👏💖💖👏👏 anche per ricordare chi non c'è più e che ha lavorato a queste pellicole 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@huolalupin6008]

Brilliant

[@dannydougin3925]

Classic film. But at 10:25 at the doorway you can see the end of the set with the men on the other side!

[@dougfowler1368]

First film blooper I wonder? :-)

[@markbaston8147]

Hard to believe Pickford was 17 in this. She really was dainty.

[@conorchristmas6844]

They should get the cast back together for a sequel.

[@georgeplagianos6487]

You shouldn't call this panic room they should call the Looney room. All those kids and mom don't know enough to call the authorities on the phone

[@djrichylaurence8991]

I wonder if it crossed their minds people would be viewing this a long time after it was made.

[@Abdulellahis300]

Nice 👍🏻 ❤

[@naosoudessemundo2943]

good image

[@cal30m1]

Chances are this movie was made in 1908, the license plate expiring in 1909. Probably in Menlo Park NJ, near Edison’s studio.

[@BarryMoreno-zx4dc]

Mary Pickford! One of my favorites!

[@johnadm3479]

It's better than Hollywood movies 😅

[@Liine-hp7iq]

Exaggerated 😑🙄😒💀

[@dougfowler1368]

​@@Liine-hp7iqwell at that time it was because technically it was before Hollywood existed. :-)

[@daphne4983]

That door on the left lol.

[@stevecharman8420]

You mean the obviously open wall next to the door they were trying to force? A little mistake in the placement of the camera. :)

[@daphne4983]

@@stevecharman8420 indeed!

[@maestromike8694]

Beautiful preservation and restoration effort as usual. That said, why don't they just break the window?

[@richardea4223]

Yes, Sir, you just won the Publisher's House Grand Prize! This toy horse and carriage. But,you do have to follow me outside. 😎

[@aaguero]

I was spellbound by the unbelievably high resolution of this film. As a side note, I've always wondered if women really wore skirts that dragged along the floor, as shown here. If so, I wonder whether they needed to replace the hems every time they wore their dresses on subsequent occasions.

[@prestonforayter7747]

I didn't know they had cars that fancy in 1909.

[@OrontesRM]

even the criminals' clothes are better cut than the clothes I find in the shops today

[@dennisk5818]

Ah, the days when you really had to ACT!

[@georgie5700]

The algorithm surely has improved since last year

[@georgesunday9855]

With the clarity of the film and the addition of color, it could (almost) pass for a present day film made to look like a period piece, making the viewer somewhat confused at first, until you look more closely at it. I find it both a little bit eerie and hugely fascinating, but, just maybe, add some more converts to silent films, especially the very early silent films.

[@user-lx5do4zc6n]

The colouring is not good. The AI is clearly basing it on the original brown, white, grey of the old footage, which is why you get this drab, not good looking appearance

[@celosemnexo]

Better than the recent one.

[@sgabig]

I thought this was going to be a 12 minute Bell Telephone ☎ ad

[@f.w.2054]

I believe the guy with the mutton chops in the beginning is Mack Sennett!

[@JeanPierreRheinault]

Woman and kids acted very good for those times.

[@gregrea8638]

at 11:00 that Gypsy wagon was Tokyo driftin' to get back home!!

[@jooyichen]

Man, I wish we had come up with recording a little earlier. With the improvements in A.I., i can see the use of prompts, alongside historical written documents, to generate videos to recreate history. But nothing tops the real deal.

[@bobforapples2944]

The recording was invented in the 1800s.

[@szaki]

This same movie would cost $100 million to make today! 😄👍

[@coyotetales33]

Es como ver un sueño

[@Lord9Genesis]

Fun fact: film star Mary Pickford plays the eldest daughter and her future first husband, Owen Moore, plays one of the burglars.

[@alessandro7123]

me ha encantado