Getting Even (1909 film)

Getting Even is a short American silent Western film released in 1909. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith and features actors such as Billy Quirk, Mary Pickford, and James Kirkwood. It is a relatively early example of Griffith's work and showcases some of the techniques he would later refine and popularize in longer features.

The plot typically revolves around themes of revenge and justice, common tropes in Westerns of the era. While precise details of the narrative can be difficult to ascertain due to the age and potential loss of archival information, it generally depicts a protagonist wronged in some way seeking retribution against the antagonist(s).

Like many films of the period, Getting Even would have been a single-reel short, running approximately 10-15 minutes. It was produced by the Biograph Company, a prominent studio during the early years of cinema. Its historical significance lies primarily in its representation of early filmmaking techniques and the nascent Western genre, as well as the participation of notable figures like Griffith and Pickford in their early careers.