The Lonely Villa

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf film
gptkbp:artwork symbolism
themes of isolation
pacing
visual storytelling
narrative structure
composition
framing
motifs
long takes
close-ups
use of shadows
themes of conflict
camera angles
editing style
themes of danger
use of lighting
themes of resolution
themes of suspense
gptkbp:availableIn DVD
gptkbp:character the wife
the husband
the intruders
gptkbp:characterDevelopment limited due to short runtime
gptkbp:cinematographyBy gptkb:G._W._Bitzer
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:criticalReception generally positive
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced future filmmakers
gptkbp:depicts home invasion
gptkbp:directedBy gptkb:D.W._Griffith
gptkbp:famousFor early example of narrative film
gptkbp:features dramatic tension
gptkbp:filmingLocation gptkb:D.W._Griffith
gptkbp:genre drama
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of Griffith's notable works
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Lonely Villa
gptkbp:influenced horror films
the thriller genre
gptkbp:influencedBy theatrical performances
gptkbp:language silent
gptkbp:musicBy none (silent film)
gptkbp:notableFeature the resolution
the climax with the intruders
the husband's return
the wife's fear
gptkbp:notableFor its use of cross-cutting
gptkbp:partOf silent film era
gptkbp:plot A man defends his home from intruders.
gptkbp:premieredOn gptkb:Biograph_Studios
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Biograph_Company
gptkbp:releasedIn 1909
gptkbp:remake The_Lonely_Villa_(2010)
gptkbp:runtime approximately 17 minutes
gptkbp:screenplayBy gptkb:D.W._Griffith
gptkbp:setIn a villa
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Robert_Harron
gptkb:Lillian_Gish
gptkb:Mary_Pickford
gptkb:Henry_B._Walthall
gptkbp:theme vulnerability
heroism
fear of the unknown
protection of family
gptkbp:viewingPlatform silent film