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The Friend of the Family
(1909) United States of America
B&W : Split-reel / 749 feet
Directed by D.W. Griffith

Cast: Frank Powell, Owen Moore

Biograph Company production; distributed by Biograph Company. / Cinematography by G.W. Bitzer and Arthur Marvin. / © 16 July 1909 by Biograph Company [J129548]. Released 15 July 1909; in a split-reel with Tender Hearts (1909). / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

[?] Drama?

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 15 October 2011.

References: Barry-Griffith p. 41 : Website-AFI.