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So Near, Yet So Far

So Near, Yet So Far

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Overview

It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.

Directed by D.W. Griffith
Written by George Hennessy
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Top Cast

Walter Miller

Walter Miller

Howard, the Boy

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

The Young Woman

Robert Harron

Robert Harron

The Rival / In Club

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

In Club

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne

In Club / On Street

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

A Thief

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

A Friend

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

A Friend

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Rich Woman in Other Town

Antonio Moreno

Antonio Moreno

In Club

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Themes & Keywords

shynesshouseromancemoneyunrequited loveburglaryblack and whitefalling in lovedrinkinghidingbreak insilent filmboy meets girlburglarsserendipityshort filmwistfulcouragedramaticshy guydramaheartwarmingromanticadmiringmary pickfordfrat pin

About So Near, Yet So Far

So Near, Yet So Far is a romance, drama film released in 1912 exploring themes of shyness, house, romance, money, unrequited love, burglary. Directed by D.W. Griffith, it stars Walter Miller, Mary Pickford, Robert Harron. It's love at first sight for the Boy, but obstacles— namely shyness, and the temerity of other suitors— place themselves in the way of his love. Unknowingly, the Boy and the young woman of his fancy both stay at the home of mutual friends— But all is not well, as robbers lurk outside the house.

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