A Drunkard's Reformation (1909 Film) -- Directed By D.W. Griffith -- Full Movie

A drinking man arrives home, late and sozzled as usual. His wife reminds him that he promised to take their child to a play. The play proves to be a morality tale about the evils of drink; he sees the parallels in his own life and swears off the demon brew -- IMDB

Directed by D. W. Griffith
Written by D. W. Griffith
Starring Arthur V. Johnson
Cinematography G. W. Bitzer
Distributed by American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Release date

April 1, 1909

Running time
14-15 minutes (original length 983 feet)[2]
Country United States
Language Silent with English intertitles