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, “With best wishes to you, D. W. Griffith,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 slip. Some minor spotting and toning, mounting remnant to lower right and a small notation to top edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
