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What was the most financially successful film of D.W. Griffith?

  • The Birth of a Nation

  • Intolerance

  • Broken Blossoms

  • Orphans of the Storm

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"The Birth of a Nation", released in 1915, stands as D.W. Griffith's most financially lucrative cinematic achievement. This silent epic, though mired in controversy for its portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan, amassed a staggering sum at the box office. Its groundbreaking cinematic techniques and epic storytelling captivated audiences worldwide, shaping the course of filmmaking for years to come.
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