If D. W. Griffith made porn. However, the women's make-up and hair look more Jean Harlow than Lillian Gish to me and that would place this film at somewhere in the 30s rather than 1912. "Birth of a Nation" was made in 1912 and was considered the hieght of movie making technolagy, and this film looks about the same quality. This is almost certianly a loop, maybe sold for "secret theatrical release" but more likely an 8mm stag film quietly marketed to guys for home viewing. It was nothing short of fantastic to see this. Thanks so much!