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I am fond of depicting the lives of young folks for one thing, and if you have parts for girls or young men, you must ab
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"I am fond of depicting the lives of young folks for one thing, and if you have parts for girls or young men, you must absolutely have young people to fill them - that is generally acknowledged now"

- D. W. Griffith

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D. W. Griffith was an introducing filmmaker in the very early days of movie theater. In this quote, he is expressing his preference for portraying the lives of youths in his films. He is additionally acknowledging that in order to precisely depict these personalities, young actors have to be cast in the duties. This is a sentiment that is still extensively accepted today, as casting supervisors make every effort to locate the best stars to bring a tale to life. Griffith's quote is a testament to the importance of casting the right stars for the best roles, as well as the influence that this can carry the success of a movie. It is likewise a tip of the significance of giving young actors the opportunity to display their talents and also bring their characters to life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by D. W. Griffith between January 22, 1875 and July 23, 1948. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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