So Near, Yet So Far

9/29/191215m

Theatrical Release (US)

Overview:

It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.

Director:

D.W. Griffith

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

shyness
house
romance
money
unrequited love
burglary
black and white
falling in love
drinking
hiding
break in
silent film
boy meets girl
burglars
serendipity
short film
wistful
courage
dramatic
shy guy
drama
heartwarming
romantic
admiring
mary pickford
frat pin

Cast

Walter Miller

~ as ~

Howard, the Boy

Mary Pickford

~ as ~

The Young Woman

Robert Harron

~ as ~

The Rival / In Club

Lionel Barrymore

~ as ~

In Club

Christy Cabanne

~ as ~

In Club / On Street

Harry Carey

~ as ~

A Thief

Dorothy Gish

~ as ~

A Friend

Lillian Gish

~ as ~

A Friend

Claire McDowell

~ as ~

Rich Woman in Other Town

Antonio Moreno

~ as ~

In Club

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Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf
Written 3 year(s) ago
6
On the face of it, this is just a simple story of unrequited love as young "Howard" (Walter Miller) worships a young woman (Mary Pickford) from afar - never quite plucking up the courage to speak to her. Then serendipity takes a hand: he rescues her from a couple of unscrupulous burglars. What makes this a little more remarkable is the creative way in which both DW Griffith and GW Bitzer have created a short story that flows effortlessly. It has a pace and style that makes it a very easy watch. Sadly, the story itself is maybe just a little too basic - it could have done with a few more scenes of substance for all to show off their skills a bit more, but it's still an interesting and charming twenty minutes of cinema.