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January 22, 1875
D. W. Griffith, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1948)
D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith was an American film director. Considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the motion picture, he pioneered many aspects of film editing and expanded the art of the narrative film.
January 22
January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 343 days remain until the end of the year.