User talk:2001:558:6017:155:547C:DCCB:E3A0:D68E

In terms of Harron's death, i am convinced it was a suicide. During research done for preparation of my 1993 presentation at MoMA for the 100th Anniversary go his birth, I procured his death certificate and copies of the autopsy. YES, it was officially listed as 'an accident.' However, current medical personnel, without exception, all determined due to the position of the wound and powder burn size;  that the shot was actually done by purpose. My thesis on the matter is that, having Griffith pass him up for the starring role in "Way Down East" was too disappointing. That was particularly personal as, due to Harron's disjoined family situation, Griffith had become a father figure. Furthermore, to keep the issue of scandal from happening, D.W. made sure it was a declared an accident. That was pertinent as, being Catholic, declaration of suicide would have kept him from being buried in a cemetery of that faith and cause even more grief for the Harron Family. Furthermore, though, not actually proof of guilt on the matter, I deeply feel, that Griffith was so distraught by how/why it happened, that he made a constant monthly payment to Bobby's mother and even had it placed in his will to ensure that Mrs. Harron would never become destitute. If anyone questions this, please check the records at MoMA for the film series listings for the Harron Centennial during April, 1993 and the copies of the medical documents in their archives which I gave as a donation.