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"The Broken Locket" is a short drama directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of Arthur V. Johnson, Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame.



A young woman gives half a locket to her beau when he leaves in search of fortune.

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Produced by Biograph Company

Scenario by D.W. Griffith

Cinematography G.W. Bitzer

Starring Frank Powell, Mary Pickford, Kate Bruce, Marion Leonard, Arthur V. Johnson, Robert Harron

Distributed by Biograph Company

Release date September 16, 1909

Running time 13 min.

Country United States

Language Silent, English intertitles

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