11 Stupendous Parts, 1000 Imposing Scenes, 5000 People in the Cast -- November 5, 2014

Motography, 28-November-1914

Giovanni Pastrone's Italian feature Cabiria was a popular spectacle which influenced filmmakers all over the world, including DW Griffith. It was set during the Second Punic War.  Note that Sol Lesser, who had the states rights for California, later became a producer.  He made Harry Langdon's first movies.