This book investigates the prolific film production of D.W. Griffith in the pivotal year of 1913, a period marked by significant artistic and technical development in early cinema. Paolo Cherchi Usai, a renowned film historian and preservationist, draws upon extensive archival research to meticulously document and analyze the films Griffith produced during this single year. The work presents a detailed account of the creative processes, thematic concerns, and stylistic innovations that characterized Griffith's output at a crucial juncture in his career and in the evolution of filmmaking.

This scholarly work is recognized as an authoritative and meticulously researched account of D.W. Griffith's film production in 1913. Usai's deep engagement with archival materials provides an invaluable resource for film historians and students of early cinema. The book is expected to be a foundational text for understanding a critical year in the development of narrative filmmaking and Griffith's influential role within it.