Billy Bitzer

Billy Bitzer

American cinematographer (1872–1944)

Gottfried Wilhelm Bitzer was an American cinematographer. He was a close associate of D. W. Griffith. He introduced various innovations in cinematography.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 59 films (1905–1923) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1915 The birth of a nation D. W. Griffith 10 B&W silent
1916 Intolerance. David Wark Griffith 13 reels 16mm B&W silent
1918 HEARTS OF THE WORLD. David W. Griffith 13 reels B&W
1919 THE GREATEST QUESTION. D.W. Griffith 6 reels B&W
1919 The Mother and the Law D.W. Griffith 95 min 16mm B&W silent
1919 True Heart Susie 1919) (Artcraft Pictures Corporation 1:07:00 16mm B&W silent
1920 The Idol Dancer D.W. Griffith Inc 1:44:00 16mm B&W silent
1921 Orphans of the Storm D.W. Griffith Inc 2:30:00 16mm B&W silent
1923 The White Rose D.W. Griffith Inc 1:40:00 16mm B&W silent