Wark Collection

GRIFFITH: INTOLERANCE 1916. The Feast of Belshazzar in the Babylonian sequence in D. W. Griffiths film Intolerance
GRIFFITH: INTOLERANCE 1916. The Feast of Belshazzar in the Babylonian sequence in D.W. Griffiths film Intolerance

Gold and glitter de DW Griffith and Frank Powell with Elmer Booth and Grace Lewis 1912 (poster)
1712851 Gold and glitter de DW Griffith and Frank Powell with Elmer Booth and Grace Lewis 1912 (poster).

Wark-on-Tweed Victorian period

Wark, Nothumberland

D. W. Griffith & the Gish sisters by Kate Carew
Noted Hollywood film producer and director, David Wark Griffith (1875-1948) pictured with actress sisters, Lilian (left) and Dorothy Gish. Date: 1919

Scottish Borders TD12 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Scottish Borders TD12 4

Northumberland NE48 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE48 3

POSTER: BIRTH OF A NATION. Poster for D. W. Griffiths Birth of a Nation, with sound
POSTER: BIRTH OF A NATION. Poster for D.W. Griffiths Birth of a Nation, with sound, c1935

CHIPCHASE CASTLE, is a 17th-century Jacobean mansion incorporating a substantial 14th-century pele tower which stands north of Hadrians Wall, near Wark on Tyne

Ruins of Wark Castle, Uk

D. W. GRIFFITH (1875-1948). American film producer and director
D.W. GRIFFITH (1875-1948). American film producer and director. An early photograph of Griffith directing. The boy to Griffiths right is Ben Alexander of Dragnet fame

UNITED ARTISTS, 1919. D. W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated)
UNITED ARTISTS, 1919. D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin (seated) and Douglas Fairbanks signing the incorporation papers of United Artists on 17 April 1919

CHIPCHASE CASTLE, is a 17th-century Jacobean mansion incorporating a substantial 14th-century pele tower which stands north of Hadrians Wall, near Wark on Tyne

Ruins of Wark Castle, Uk

Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in the D. W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930
FILM STILL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in the D.W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930

Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in a scene at Fords Theater in the D. W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930
FILM STILL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in a scene at Fords Theater in the D.W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930

Film Still: Abraham Lincoln
FILM STILL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in the D.W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930

Film: Abraham Lincoln, 1930
FILM: ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 1930. Walter Huston and Una Merkel in a scene from the D.W. Griffith film, Abraham Lincoln

FILM STILL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in the D. W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930
FILM STILL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln in the D.W. Griffith film Abraham Lincoln, 1930

TRUE HEART SUSIE, 1919. Lillian Gish in a scene from D. W. Griffiths True Heart Susie
TRUE HEART SUSIE, 1919. Lillian Gish in a scene from D.W. Griffiths True Heart Susie

FILM: INTOLERANCE, 1916. The climactic scene of the modern story in D. W. Griffiths film
FILM: INTOLERANCE, 1916. The climactic scene of the modern story in D.W. Griffiths film

MUSKETEERS OF PIG ALLEY. Lillian Gish in a scene from the 1912 D. W. Griffith film Musketeers of Pig Alley
MUSKETEERS OF PIG ALLEY. Lillian Gish in a scene from the 1912 D.W. Griffith film Musketeers of Pig Alley

BIRTH OF A NATION, 1915. Civil War battle scene from the D. W. Griffith film Birth of a Nation, 1915
BIRTH OF A NATION, 1915. Civil War battle scene from the D.W. Griffith film Birth of a Nation, 1915

ISN T LIFE WONDERFUL, 1924. Carol Dempster peers out near the end of the line in the D. W
ISN T LIFE WONDERFUL, 1924. Carol Dempster peers out near the end of the line in the D.W. Griffith film, Isn t Life Wonderful

FILM: BROKEN BLOSSOMS, 1919. Richard Barthelmess in a scene from the D. W. Griffith film, Broken Blossoms
FILM: BROKEN BLOSSOMS, 1919. Richard Barthelmess in a scene from the D.W. Griffith film, Broken Blossoms

MOVIE POSTER, 1913. Poster for the D. W. Griffith directed motion picture, The Battle of Elderbush Gulch, 1913
MOVIE POSTER, 1913. Poster for the D.W. Griffith directed motion picture, " The Battle of Elderbush Gulch, " 1913

D. W. GRIFFITH: FILM, 1922. Lucille La Verne as La Frochard and Sheldon Lewis as her son, Jacques
D.W. GRIFFITH: FILM, 1922. Lucille La Verne as La Frochard and Sheldon Lewis as her son, Jacques, in a scene from Orphans of the Storm (1922), directed by D.W. Griffith

JUDITH OF BETHULIA 1913-14. Henry Walthell and Blanche Sweet in a scene from this D. W. Griffith film
JUDITH OF BETHULIA 1913-14. Henry Walthell and Blanche Sweet in a scene from this D.W. Griffith film

FILM: INTOLERANCE, 1916. Scene from the Babylonian sequence in David Wark Griffiths film Intolerance, 1916

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"Wark: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Wark, a place that holds within its borders a rich tapestry of history and artistic brilliance. From the grandeur of Griffith's masterpiece "Intolerance" to the Victorian charm of Wark-on-Tweed, this captivating village in Northumberland has stories to tell. In D. W. Griffith's iconic film "Intolerance, " the Feast of Belshazzar scene set in ancient Babylon mesmerizes audiences even today. The attention to detail transports us back in time, showcasing Griffith's unparalleled vision. Venturing further into Wark's past, we discover its Victorian period allure. With picturesque landscapes reminiscent of a bygone era, Wark-on-Tweed exudes elegance and sophistication. As we wander through its streets, it feels like stepping onto a movie set from Kate Carew's portrayal of D. W. Griffith & the Gish sisters. Maps guide us through Scottish Borders TD12 4 and Northumberland NE48 3 regions where Wark stands proudly as an emblematic landmark. Chipchase Castle emerges as a testament to architectural prowess with its Jacobean design dating back centuries. Yet amidst these structures steeped in history lies another tale - that of ruins left behind by time at Wark Castle. These remnants whisper stories from long ago, reminding us how civilizations rise and fall but leave their mark on our collective memory forever. The birthplace of cinematic genius D. W. Griffith himself adds another layer to Wark's cultural heritage. His groundbreaking work revolutionized filmmaking techniques while his American poster for "Birth of a Nation" remains an enduring symbol in cinema history. Collaborating with luminaries such as Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin under United Artists' banner showcased both his talent and influence within the industry during 1919 – an era when movies were still finding their voice. Wanderers who explore this enchanting village will find themselves immersed in a world where art, history, and imagination intertwine.