"The Country Doctor" (1909) starring Florence Lawrence

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"The Country Doctor" is a short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, featuring actress Florence Lawrence and cinematographer Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame. This film depicts real human tragedy and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
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[@Bobbnoxious]

From 9:45 - Edith is played by Gladys Egan. Pretty amazing acting from a 9-year-old kid over a century ago. You can tell she was probably staring at D. W. Griffith off-camera and he was talking her through the scene, but she still sells it. Too bad the film business tossed Egan aside before she was 16 and she ended up working as a secretary for 40 years. She was the last surviving cast member of this film when she died in 1985.

[@HAHA-kk2xy]

Silent films are really interesting because it makes you observe.

[@FlowerLady-tv3ys]

Florence Lawrence was so pretty. To be the very first named actress must be awesome. I am glad some of these priceless movies survived and restored. They lived such a simple life back then. Can you imagine?

[@chiriladorin-alexandru2776]

110 years ago. fantastic movie.

[@BrittKatSlat]

Just visited her grave at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Very cool name and person. Tragic ending that I feel very close to being an actor or here in this grizzly industry.

[@jmarcguy]

Call me soft but I think that’s very nice. Nice that she’s not forgotten.

[@josephlevesque439]

Did you notice the ants crawling on her tombstone? The ants are always there since she committed suicide with ant poison. My friend pointed this out to me this while looking at her tombstone.

[@WCaron23001]

This is awesome. I didn't know that any of Florence's films survived. And this print looks good, good clean up!

[@sivaprasadyarlagadda2291]

yes.good print.

[@FlowerLady-tv3ys]

Priceless!!

[@harrylangdon491]

First movie actor to be billed by name, hence "first movie star"

[@hoss73ford]

Wow, a Biograph film that has survived? I didn't think any have, nor many Vitagraphs, except for a few John Bunny films. This is awesome!!

[@jonathanpikecoleman8838]

Hundreds of Biograph's have survived. Do your research!

[@cyrinecerise3687]

The doctor was a very handsome actor 😍💕

[@dalemundy2279]

This is my favorite pre-WWI film! It is the earliest film I've seen that had real emotional impact for me. Earlier films are interesting, but do not have the emotional depth that this one did for me.

[@costernocht]

Thanks so much for posting this gem!

[@Silentstotalkies]

Thank you for posting this. Love Flo

[@theresaholguin699]

Very good but sad movie.

[@waderaney7]

A sad story,real Biograph entertainment !

[@kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144]

Really really enjoyed this very well done and the story was so well telegraphed. So sad

[@BigX92]

Pretty solid

[@jordandors]

Amazing so many lost yet so many of hers available

[@deadlyoneable]

It’s crazy how most people in this film are probably dead now. RIP.

[@BostonSmitty]

Probably? It was 112 years ago. They’ve all been dead for decades.

[@imgonewiththewindfab]

The legend Florence Lawrence with the Oscar's legend Mary Pickford 💚💚, wow! I wish they had a talkie movie together... But only Mary went on to make some lead roles, Florence never had a chance to lead in a talkie only hired as uncredited extra...

[@stephanievines8072]

NOOOOOooooooOoo not little Edith!

[@theresaholguin699]

You don't have to be beautiful or handsome to be a movie star...Just be yourself and try your best. It takes time to get famous

[@snnfnfnsbjfbf8305]

I'm agree

[@ahmedzidan100]

Very sad end 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@scotnick59]

One thing about Florence: she was NOT a raving beauty; she must have had what it took to be the very FIRST movie star ever.

[@BrittKatSlat]

Kirk Barkley looks pretty beautiful to me outside of today's fucked up beauty standards! But I do know what you mean.

[@cazkish]

WOW

[@bradwaller7057]

What's the narrative justification for having an American Biograph (AB) logo hanging on the wall of the patient's home?

[@MrFerperro]

Back in those days, production companies used to copy stories one from another. The logo assured you they were original Biograph.

[@chuckeelhart1746]

Every interior scene has the AB logo of the film company displayed somewhere. Shameless promotion is not new!

[@MrFerperro]

More than promotion, is because back in those days, production companies used to do a shameless copy of others stories. The logo assured you they were original Biograph.

[@chucksellers8422]

10 years later and Florence Lawrence could not get an acting job to save her own life. She had a couple lines in a talkie much later. She did sign a contract to play bit parts along with other actors of her time. Offered a bit part after being the first movie star. How insulting!

[@GypsyFairy85]

Did you notice Mary Pickford as the "poor mother's" older daughter? I'm so glad this film survives, Miss Lawrence was a good actress.

[@jonathanpikecoleman8838]

Black Lives Matter! Don't you understand?

[@sonnythecuckoobird8645]

@@jonathanpikecoleman8838 Not Back Then .