The film consists of four distinct, but parallel, stories—intercut with increasing frequency as the film builds to a climax—that demonstrate mankind’s persistent intolerance throughout the ages. The timelin… See more

• Lillian Gish as The Eternal Motherhood
The American "Modern" story
• Mae Marsh as The Dear One
• Robert Harron as The Boy, a worker at Jenkins Mill
• Fred Turner as The Dear One's father, a worker at t… See more

Intolerance was a colossal undertaking featuring monumental sets, lavish period costumes, and more than 3,000 extras. The lot on Sunset Boulevard featured a Babylon set with 300-foot (91 m) tall walls as well as streets of J… See more

Intolerance was met with an enthusiastic reception from film critics upon its premiere. Scholar Frank Beaver argues that "Griffith's intended message in Intolerance was not lost on reviewers", noting that in The San Francisco … See more