One of the first feature-length narrative films to demonstrate cinema's artistic and commercial potential,________ was released in 1915,the year many critics pinpoint as the beginning of the Hollywood studio era.

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The Birth of a Nation, directed by D.W. Griffith, is considered one of the most important films in cinema history due to its use of advanced cinematic techniques and its significant impact on American culture. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $10 million at the box office, and marked the beginning of the Hollywood studio system.

One of the First Feature-Length Narrative Films to Demonstrate Cinema's