Director D.W. Griffith's expensive, most ambitious silent film masterpiece Intolerance (1916) is one of the milestones and landmarks in cinematic history. Many reviewers and film historians consider it the greatest film of the silent era. The mammoth film was also subtitled: "A Sun-Play of the Ages" and "Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages." Griffith was inspired to make this film after watching the revolutionary Italian silent film epic Cabiria (1914) by director Giovanni Pastrone. Intolerance was a colossal undertaking filled with monumental sets, lavish period costumes, and more than 3,000
Film details
- Year
- 1916
- Genre
- Silent, Drama, History
- Source
- Internet Archive
- Rights
- Public domain — free to watch
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Intolerance for free?
You can stream Intolerance (1916) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.
Is Intolerance in the public domain?
Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.
