Isn’t Life Wonderful | 1924 | Drama

Title: Isn’t Life Wonderful | 1924 | Drama Director: D. W. Griffith Studio: United Artists Starring: Carol Dempster, Neil Hamilton, Erwin Connelly, William V. Mong, Irving Bacon, Charles Emmett Mack Based on: Novel The White Blackbird by Edwin Burke Release Date: November 23 1924 Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Postwar Berlin in ruins 00:15:00 The struggling family 00:30:00 Love between Inga and Paul 00:50:00 Desperation and sacrifice 01:10:00 Hope and renewal --- Summary: Isn’t Life Wonderful is a post-World War I drama set in devastated Berlin, following the struggles of a poor family trying to survive amid inflation, food shortages, and social collapse. Inga, a young woman supporting her relatives, falls in love with Paul, a former soldier equally scarred by the war. As economic hardship pushes them to the brink, the film portrays the resilience of ordinary people facing hunger, despair, and uncertainty, ultimately offering a message of endurance and hope. --- Background: Directed by D. W. Griffith, Isn’t Life Wonderful was filmed on location in Germany using real war-torn neighborhoods and non-professional extras. The production is notable for its realism and social focus, reflecting Griffith’s shift from epic spectacle to intimate human drama during the later silent era. --- Trivia: The film was shot in Germany shortly after World War I using actual bombed-out locations. It is one of Griffith’s most socially conscious films. Carol Dempster starred in several of Griffith’s late-era productions. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: November 23 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: United Artists Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #IsntLifeWonderful #1924Film #DWGriffith #SilentFilm #Drama #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain