In the following essay, originally published in 1949, Eisenstein explores Griffith's innovative use of montage as well as film techniques which can be traced in literary form to the works of Charles Dickens.

In the following essay, Tucker creates a portrait of Griffith by drawing on memories and reflections from several of his contemporaries.

In the following essay, Simmon maintains that Griffith was the progenitor of the "woman's film" and probes the director's use of females in such movies as A Flash of Light and The Painted Lady.

In the following essay, Cadbury asserts that a mature artistic vision is present in Griffith's earlier films.

In the following essay, Carter points out thematic flaws in The Birth of a Nation which prevent the film from being an artistic success.

In the following essay, originally published in 1924, Griffith speculates on a number of innovations he believed will occur in filmmaking during the next one hundred years and predicts that movies will become an influential social force.

In the following essay, Kael reflects on Griffith's pioneering cinematic accomplishments.

In the following essay, Kuiper describes Griffith's early film career at Biograph Studios.