Noted director. He perfected such cinematic devices as the flashback, the iris shot, the mask, and crosscutting. In 1920, he established United Artists with Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and William S. Hart. Fountain pen signature, 'D. W. Griffith,' on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip. In very good condition, with scattered creases and folds and a light brush to last letter of signature. RRAuction COA.
