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1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” (1930): Cast

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1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” is a 1930 documentary starring Walter Huston and D.W. Griffith. It runs 6 minutes.

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1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” (1930) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” About?

The premise of 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” without spoilers.

The film opens with a recorded, intimate conversation held in the spring of 1930 between director D. W. Griffith and his friend Walter Huston. During the dialogue, Griffith recounts, for the first time, vivid memories of his childhood that inspired him to create his landmark epic, The Birth of a Nation.

1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” Themes & Keywords

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  • silent film
  • actor director dialogue
  • movie set
  • racism
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Cast & crew

1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” Cast

Walter Huston leads the cast, with D.W. Griffith.

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1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation”, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation”?

1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” runs 6 minutes.

When was 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” released?

1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” was released on October 24, 1930.

Who is in the cast of 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation”?

1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” stars Walter Huston and D.W. Griffith.

Does 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” have a post-credit scene?

No. 1930 Prelude to “The Birth of a Nation” has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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