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Elmer Clifton Forsyth (March 14, 1890 – October 15, 1949) was an American director, screenwriter, and actor from the early silent days.
Elmer Clifton (1890-1949) Director. Writer. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 0:42. Intolerance (1916) 1 Video. 7 Photos. He acted on the stage from 1907 and worked with D.W. Griffith in various capacities between 1913-22, including appearances in The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916).
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Elmer Clifton. Biography. Born in Chicago, he was an actor in touring stock companies before making his screen debut in 1912. Joining D.W. Griffith's Fine Arts Studio in 1914, he was cast as Union officer Phil Stoneman in "The Birth of a Nation" (1915) and as The Rhapsodie in the Babylonian story of "Intolerance" (1916).
Down to the Sea in Ships is a 1922 American silent romantic drama film about a 19th-century Massachusetts whaling family. Directed by Elmer Clifton, the film stars William Walcott, Marguerite Courtot, and Clara Bow. The film's title comes from Psalm 107, verses 23–24.
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Highest Rated: 98% Intolerance (1916) Lowest Rated: 80% Shame (1949) Birthday: Mar 14, 1890. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA. No stranger to portraying human emotion, Elmer Clifton built a...
Chicago, Illinois, USA. Born. March 14, 1890. Died. October 15, 1949. Biography. Read More. No stranger to portraying human emotion, Elmer Clifton built a career as a compelling director for audiences everywhere.
