D.W. Griffith didn't really start shooting films until 10-15 years after Méliès, but when he got going, it was a force of nature. Here he shot one of the first biopics in movie history. I wouldn't really count these lasting for a few seconds as biopics that show dancers/athletes do their show. Of course there were tons of these already at this point.
Anyway, we get to see famous writer Edgar Allen Poe back when he was not so famous yet how he is inspired to write the Raven while his wife's health is quickly deteriorating. As he's trying to find a publisher for his work, his wife Virginia Clemm is depicted lying in her bed suffering. She's portrayed by D.W. Griffith' gorgeous first wife Linda Arvidson magnificently in this short film. She really nails the part. This is one of the few short films from the very early days of cinema I'd not only recommend to those interested in the silent era, but also to most other people. It really makes a compelling watch.
Anyway, we get to see famous writer Edgar Allen Poe back when he was not so famous yet how he is inspired to write the Raven while his wife's health is quickly deteriorating. As he's trying to find a publisher for his work, his wife Virginia Clemm is depicted lying in her bed suffering. She's portrayed by D.W. Griffith' gorgeous first wife Linda Arvidson magnificently in this short film. She really nails the part. This is one of the few short films from the very early days of cinema I'd not only recommend to those interested in the silent era, but also to most other people. It really makes a compelling watch.