History in Focus: Griffith on the tracks

History in Focus: Griffith on the tracks

D.W.Griffith was a major figure in early film, having connections to vaudeville and the early days of motion pictures. While historically there is no known “Griffith Hypnotic Vaudeville Company,” his films were known for creating intense emotional experiences in the audience. This photo shows a traveling train car with the “Griffith” label sitting on a side track of the Colorado Midland Depot in Glenwood Springs.Courtesy/Frontier Historical Muse…