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Betrayed by a Handprint (1908)
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The Biograph Girl Shines! moreCast
(Credited cast) | Florence Lawrence | ... | Myrtle Vane |
 | Harry Solter | ... | Mr. Wharton |
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| Linda Arvidson | ... | The Maid / Party Guest |
| Kate Bruce | ... | Mrs. Wharton (unconfirmed) |
| Gene Gauntier | ... | Party Guest |
| George Gebhardt | ... | The Palmister |
| Mack Sennett | ... | The Butler |
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This is a real gem in that it is an early effort made by the "Father of Film", D.W. Griffith and featuring the first movie star, Florence Lawrence. Naturally it would appear very antiquated to modern audiences but it is of great historical value. Griffith was beginning to master the narrative and hone his filmmaking skills. Miss Lawrence was wonderful in the lead portraying Myrtle Vane, a society lady who turns thief after losing at cards, but is caught when she leaves a palm print at the scene of the crime. She had a strong screen presence and mastery of histrionics, it is no wonder she was dubbed the "Biograph Girl", drawing people into the theaters with her magnetism. This was at a time when actors were not being billed, lest they demand more money, and Miss Lawrence would eventually be one of the first actresses to be credited in films, creating the star system.