The New York Hat
To fulfill a dying mother's bequest for her daughter, the town pastor purchases the daughter a stylish hat, and gossip spreads through the town.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (32 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short film constructs a concise yet potent drama from the contrast between a sincere act and the oppressive weight of small-town gossip. It relies on expressive silent performances and precise details to illustrate how a trifle can fracture a community.
What lingers after viewing is a sharp, timeless parable about hypocrisy and kindness, proving that a simple story can reveal profound truths about human nature. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, to savor the virtuosic silent storytelling and subtle irony.
🎭 Cast
Mary Pickford
Mary Harding, the Daughter
Lionel Barrymore
Minister
Charles Hill Mailes
Mr. Harding
Kate Bruce
Mrs. Mary Harding
Claire McDowell
The Main Gossip
Mae Marsh
A Town Gossip
Robert Harron
Youth Outside Church
Lillian Gish
Customer in Shop / Outside Church
Dorothy Gish
Jack Pickford
Youth Outside Church
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