Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)
Genres: Drama, HistoryReleased: 1916-09-05Imdb Rating: 8 Imdb Votes: 9880Countries: USAAwards Wins: 1 Awards Nominations: 0Runtime: 197Cast: Lillian Gish, Spottiswoode Aitken, Mary Alden, Frank BennettWriters: D.W. Griffith (scenario), Anita Loos (titles)Directors: D.W. GriffithStoryline: Intolerance and its terrible effects are examined in four historical eras. In ancient Babylon, a mountain girl is caught up in the religious rivalry that leads to the city's downfall. In Judea, the hypocritical Pharisees condemn Jesus Christ. In 1572 Paris, unaware of the impending St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, two young Huguenots prepare for marriage. Finally, in modern America, social reformers destroy the lives of a young woman and her beloved.