Articles related to "Silent Movies"
Short Subjects: Buster Keaton in The High Sign (1920)
A look at the first solo comedy starring the silent screen's greatest comedian, Buster Keaton.
buster keaton • short subjects • comedy • short films • silent movies
A look at the first solo comedy starring the silent screen's greatest comedian, Buster Keaton.
buster keaton • short subjects • comedy • short films • silent movies
Short Subjects: Laurel and Hardy's You're Darn Tootin' (1928)
An examination of Laurel and Hardy's relationship, with the world and each other, in one of their early silent comedies.
laurel and hardy • stan laurel • oliver hardy • silent movie • classic comedy
An examination of Laurel and Hardy's relationship, with the world and each other, in one of their early silent comedies.
laurel and hardy • stan laurel • oliver hardy • silent movie • classic comedy
The Action Movie - Early Days and the Silent Era
A look at how the action movie was influenced by literature and how Douglas Fairbanks became cinema's first action star.
douglas fairbanks • robin hood • silent movies • the western • united artists
A look at how the action movie was influenced by literature and how Douglas Fairbanks became cinema's first action star.
douglas fairbanks • robin hood • silent movies • the western • united artists
The Silent Movie Adventures of Douglas Fairbanks
Fairbanks' agility and athleticism as an actor has since been matched by only a few leading men.
silent movie douglas fairbanks • films 1920s • zorro 1920 • three musketeers 1921 • robin hood 1922
Fairbanks' agility and athleticism as an actor has since been matched by only a few leading men.
silent movie douglas fairbanks • films 1920s • zorro 1920 • three musketeers 1921 • robin hood 1922
10 Fun Facts About City Lights
This black-and-white classic follows the romantic adventures of a little tramp who falls in love with a blind girl selling flowers.
city lights • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • little tramp movies • chaplins little tramp
This black-and-white classic follows the romantic adventures of a little tramp who falls in love with a blind girl selling flowers.
city lights • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • little tramp movies • chaplins little tramp
Silent Film in the Sound Era
The first half of Pixar's WALL-E harkens back to cinema's silent era in the best possible way -- with stylized images in the place of ordinary dialogue to tell its story.
modern movies • silent film • sound era • cinema • talkie
The first half of Pixar's WALL-E harkens back to cinema's silent era in the best possible way -- with stylized images in the place of ordinary dialogue to tell its story.
modern movies • silent film • sound era • cinema • talkie
American & French Revolution Films in the 1920s
The 1920s comprised the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three epic films set during the American and French Revolutions are part of the reason why.
american revolution films • french revolution films • 1920 film epics • griffith orphans storm • ingram scaramouche
The 1920s comprised the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three epic films set during the American and French Revolutions are part of the reason why.
american revolution films • french revolution films • 1920 film epics • griffith orphans storm • ingram scaramouche
European Epic Films of the Late 1920s
The 1920s has often been called the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three examples from Europe show why this is true.
european film epic 1920 • european film • film epic • lang metropolis • gance napoleon
The 1920s has often been called the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three examples from Europe show why this is true.
european film epic 1920 • european film • film epic • lang metropolis • gance napoleon
European Epic Movies from the 1910s
Silent film epics, often with historical and/or religious settings, can be traced back to Europe. The leading producer of these was Italy until World War I came along.
european movie epics 1910 • queen elizabeth 1912 • pompeii 1912 • quo vadis 1913 • cabiria 1914
Silent film epics, often with historical and/or religious settings, can be traced back to Europe. The leading producer of these was Italy until World War I came along.
european movie epics 1910 • queen elizabeth 1912 • pompeii 1912 • quo vadis 1913 • cabiria 1914
Free Download Historical Video Clips at BFI
Historians turn to films as visual representations of the past and early-20thC silent movies and historical clips are important resources for the history of cinema.
free download video clips • historical video clip • historical film archive • video clip archive • british film institute archive
Historians turn to films as visual representations of the past and early-20thC silent movies and historical clips are important resources for the history of cinema.
free download video clips • historical video clip • historical film archive • video clip archive • british film institute archive
Historic New Jersey Entertainment
For more than 50 years the historic State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey has been bringing audiences memorably entertaining live stage performances by top artists.
state theatre • new jersey • brunswick and edison • benjamin franklin • aretha and jay leno
For more than 50 years the historic State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey has been bringing audiences memorably entertaining live stage performances by top artists.
state theatre • new jersey • brunswick and edison • benjamin franklin • aretha and jay leno
Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926)
Rudolph Valentino had a successful, if not, short film career in the early 1920's. However, he is also famous for his colourful personal life and other creative interests
valentino and italian • valentino and filmstar • valentino and screen idol • valentino and silent movies • valentino and relationships
Rudolph Valentino had a successful, if not, short film career in the early 1920's. However, he is also famous for his colourful personal life and other creative interests
valentino and italian • valentino and filmstar • valentino and screen idol • valentino and silent movies • valentino and relationships
Short Subjects: Charlie Chaplin in The Vagabond
A look back at a moment in comedy history, the day the Little Tramp became human.
short subjects • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • edna purviance • city lights
A look back at a moment in comedy history, the day the Little Tramp became human.
short subjects • charlie chaplin • charles chaplin • edna purviance • city lights
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore OK
"I never met a man I didn't like" is the most remembered saying by Will Rogers, a movie star, radio commentator, newspaper columnist and entertainer of the 1920-30s.
great quotes • will rogers • the cherokee kid • trick roping • roping
"I never met a man I didn't like" is the most remembered saying by Will Rogers, a movie star, radio commentator, newspaper columnist and entertainer of the 1920-30s.
great quotes • will rogers • the cherokee kid • trick roping • roping
BILLIE DOVE, THE AMERICAN BEAUTY AND CINEMATIC GODDESS
Biographical sketch of Billie Dove, for whom Irving Berlin wrote "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody"in the 1919 Ziegfeld Follies. She went on to build a successful career as an actress in both silent and talking films.
billie dove • the american beauty cinematic goddess • screen secrets magazine • 1919 ziegfeld follies • irving berlin
Biographical sketch of Billie Dove, for whom Irving Berlin wrote "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody"in the 1919 Ziegfeld Follies. She went on to build a successful career as an actress in both silent and talking films.
billie dove • the american beauty cinematic goddess • screen secrets magazine • 1919 ziegfeld follies • irving berlin
German Expressionism
The art form known as German Expressionism has directly influenced the developing film industry of Germany in the 1920s.
german expressionism • film industry • world war i • german film industry • madness
The art form known as German Expressionism has directly influenced the developing film industry of Germany in the 1920s.
german expressionism • film industry • world war i • german film industry • madness
John Barrymore, The Great Profile
The good looks of John Barrymore earned him the title, "The Great Profile", and his performances earned him high praise as a Shakespearean performer.
john barrymore the great profile • matinee idol member of drew and barrymore acting f • broadway debut and matinee idol status • shakespearean actor as richard iii and hamlet • the great profile as dr. jekyll and mr. hyde
The good looks of John Barrymore earned him the title, "The Great Profile", and his performances earned him high praise as a Shakespearean performer.
john barrymore the great profile • matinee idol member of drew and barrymore acting f • broadway debut and matinee idol status • shakespearean actor as richard iii and hamlet • the great profile as dr. jekyll and mr. hyde
Nickelodeon/The Last Picture Show DVD Release
A new two-DVD set from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment pairs what is arguably director Peter Bogdanovich's best film with one of his weaker efforts.
nickelodeon • silent movies • the last picture show • peter bogdanovich • ryan o'neal
A new two-DVD set from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment pairs what is arguably director Peter Bogdanovich's best film with one of his weaker efforts.
nickelodeon • silent movies • the last picture show • peter bogdanovich • ryan o'neal
Only Bad Witches Are Ugly
Here’s a 116th birthday salute to Billie Burke, the red-haired beauty who made a career out of playing scatter-brained ladies. She’s best known, of course, as Glinda the Good Witch.
wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • glinda the good witch • glinda the witch of the north
Here’s a 116th birthday salute to Billie Burke, the red-haired beauty who made a career out of playing scatter-brained ladies. She’s best known, of course, as Glinda the Good Witch.
wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • glinda the good witch • glinda the witch of the north
Silent Films
YouTube users are compiling an impressive assortment of rarely seen footage from cinema's earliest days.
silent film • silent movie • silent film footage • youtube • film preservation
YouTube users are compiling an impressive assortment of rarely seen footage from cinema's earliest days.
silent film • silent movie • silent film footage • youtube • film preservation
Sunset Blvd. (1950) - Classic Movie Review
Tinseltown is held under the microscope in Billy Wilder's Sunet Blvd., a fascinating, unique piece of cinema history.
sunset blvd. • billy wilder • william holden • gloria swanson • erich von stroheim
Tinseltown is held under the microscope in Billy Wilder's Sunet Blvd., a fascinating, unique piece of cinema history.
sunset blvd. • billy wilder • william holden • gloria swanson • erich von stroheim
Fay Wray Part II
Part two of the eventful life story of Fay Wray.
fay wray • on the other hand • the most dangerous game • mystery of the wax museum • wedding march
Part two of the eventful life story of Fay Wray.
fay wray • on the other hand • the most dangerous game • mystery of the wax museum • wedding march
How to Host a Vintage Horror Movie Marathon
From Nosferatu to the Mummy, iconic horror masterpieces of early-20th-century cinema are ideal for a Halloween vintage horror movie marathon.
vintage horror movie marathon • vintage horror movie • early cinema classic film • bela lugosi • silent horror movie
From Nosferatu to the Mummy, iconic horror masterpieces of early-20th-century cinema are ideal for a Halloween vintage horror movie marathon.
vintage horror movie marathon • vintage horror movie • early cinema classic film • bela lugosi • silent horror movie
American War Film Epics in the 1920s
These three epic films from the 1920s, all anti-war movies, have their flaws, but are worth at least one viewing by movie buffs.
war films • american film epics • epics 1920 • antiwar films • four horsemen apocalypse
These three epic films from the 1920s, all anti-war movies, have their flaws, but are worth at least one viewing by movie buffs.
war films • american film epics • epics 1920 • antiwar films • four horsemen apocalypse
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School was an institution that taught native children to live in the white world. Some of those students made decent lives for themselves.
carlisle indian industrial school • carlisle idian school alumni • sports heros of carlisle • jim thorpe • charles bender
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School was an institution that taught native children to live in the white world. Some of those students made decent lives for themselves.
carlisle indian industrial school • carlisle idian school alumni • sports heros of carlisle • jim thorpe • charles bender
Fay Wray: The Famous Scream
Fay Wray is famous for a year of her career where she made horror movies; the most memorable of them was "King Kong"--which was also one of the most memorable movies ever made. The rest of her life was also pretty interesting. There's more to this lady than a big monkey.
fay wray • the wedding march • erich von stroheim • paramount • hal roach studios
Fay Wray is famous for a year of her career where she made horror movies; the most memorable of them was "King Kong"--which was also one of the most memorable movies ever made. The rest of her life was also pretty interesting. There's more to this lady than a big monkey.
fay wray • the wedding march • erich von stroheim • paramount • hal roach studios
The Master of Suspense
Hitchcock turns 100--well, if he were alive that is. A biography and filmography of the Master of Suspense.
alfred hitchcock • the pleasure garden • number 13 • always tell your wife • the mountain eagle
Hitchcock turns 100--well, if he were alive that is. A biography and filmography of the Master of Suspense.
alfred hitchcock • the pleasure garden • number 13 • always tell your wife • the mountain eagle
The Oklahoma Museum Goes TV Western!
The National Cowboy Museum is going TV Cowboy! Check out the following changes!
roy rogers • lone ranger • chuck norris • john wayne • festus
The National Cowboy Museum is going TV Cowboy! Check out the following changes!
roy rogers • lone ranger • chuck norris • john wayne • festus
The Birth of Film pt 1
There is no other place that is bursting with the film scene that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, California holds. There is a history of studios and film right in the city of Los Angeles. But where did it all begin?
hollywood • film • movies • history • lumiere
There is no other place that is bursting with the film scene that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, California holds. There is a history of studios and film right in the city of Los Angeles. But where did it all begin?
hollywood • film • movies • history • lumiere
Theda Bara Part II
In part two of the story of Theda Bara, the vamp gets married and turns into a social butterfly.
theda bara • vamp: the rise and fall of theda bara • eve golden • a fool there was • ronald genini
In part two of the story of Theda Bara, the vamp gets married and turns into a social butterfly.
theda bara • vamp: the rise and fall of theda bara • eve golden • a fool there was • ronald genini
In: The Marx Brothers - Out: Laurel and Hardy
A lament at the American Film Institute's dismissal of Laurel and Hardy in their 100 Funniest Films of All Time list.
laurel and hardy • the marx brothers • stan • ollie • groucho
A lament at the American Film Institute's dismissal of Laurel and Hardy in their 100 Funniest Films of All Time list.
laurel and hardy • the marx brothers • stan • ollie • groucho
Making Movies: John Ford
<p>“When the legend becomes the truth, print the legend” is a famous line from the 1962 movie, <i>The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance<i>. This line applies to many great Maine people, who have been important in history, politics, and the arts. This line is particularly appropriate in describing another great Maine legend, film director John Ford.</p>
director • john ford • maine • people • movies
<p>“When the legend becomes the truth, print the legend” is a famous line from the 1962 movie, <i>The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance<i>. This line applies to many great Maine people, who have been important in history, politics, and the arts. This line is particularly appropriate in describing another great Maine legend, film director John Ford.</p>
director • john ford • maine • people • movies
Pierre et Gilles
Some examples and a discussion of the campy french photographers, Pierre et Gilles.
Some examples and a discussion of the campy french photographers, Pierre et Gilles.
Traditional British Food - Custard Tart Recipe
The custard tart is regarded as one of Britain's traditional dishes. The recipe has not changed over hundreds of years and it is enjoyed by people around the world.
british food custard tart • traditional english recipe for custard tart • custard tart - simple ingredients • custard pie throwing • world custard pie throwing championship
The custard tart is regarded as one of Britain's traditional dishes. The recipe has not changed over hundreds of years and it is enjoyed by people around the world.
british food custard tart • traditional english recipe for custard tart • custard tart - simple ingredients • custard pie throwing • world custard pie throwing championship
Working for butter and eggs...
Recalling the days when the barter system could get you the best seat in house...
citcus • tent show • travelling days • food • butter
Recalling the days when the barter system could get you the best seat in house...
citcus • tent show • travelling days • food • butter
"Singin' in the Rain"
A reminder to all that "Singin' in the Rain" is one of the best musicals ever staged.
singin' in the rain • gene kelly • donald o'connor • debbie reynolds • musical
A reminder to all that "Singin' in the Rain" is one of the best musicals ever staged.
singin' in the rain • gene kelly • donald o'connor • debbie reynolds • musical
Actor Dom DeLuise Passes Away
Legendary actor Dom DeLuise, popular for roles in many 70s and 80s comedic movies, has died at age 75.
dom deluise • comedic actor • death • mel brooks • burt reynolds
Legendary actor Dom DeLuise, popular for roles in many 70s and 80s comedic movies, has died at age 75.
dom deluise • comedic actor • death • mel brooks • burt reynolds
Arthur Honegger, Les Six
Brief biography of French composer Arthur Honegger, a neo-classicist known for "Le Roi David" and "Pacific 231."
arthur honegger • honegger brief biography • les six and honegger • honegger works • honegger music
Brief biography of French composer Arthur Honegger, a neo-classicist known for "Le Roi David" and "Pacific 231."
arthur honegger • honegger brief biography • les six and honegger • honegger works • honegger music
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A review of the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", directed by Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp.
cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
A review of the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", directed by Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp.
cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
Clark Gable and His Perfect Movie Roles
Although Clark Gable has been a larger-than-life symbol of Hollywood for decades, his iconic status rests largely on three perfectly fitting roles from the 1930's.
clark gable • movie icon • hollywood hero • clark gable's great movie roles • academy awards
Although Clark Gable has been a larger-than-life symbol of Hollywood for decades, his iconic status rests largely on three perfectly fitting roles from the 1930's.
clark gable • movie icon • hollywood hero • clark gable's great movie roles • academy awards
Double Feature: Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard didn't have many years to make her mark in Hollywood, but she remains one of its most memorable stars. Here are two of her best comedies.
carole lombard • my man godfrey • nothing sacred • john barrymore.
Carole Lombard didn't have many years to make her mark in Hollywood, but she remains one of its most memorable stars. Here are two of her best comedies.
carole lombard • my man godfrey • nothing sacred • john barrymore.
Explore New York - Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Famous vaudeville artists as well as the Boston Ladies Schubert Quartet performed in the Music Hall. Today Snug Harbor still is a popular centre for the performing arts.
explore new york snug harbor • sailor's snug harbor • staten island • heritage victorian village a short ferry ride from • finest collection of greek revival buildings in un
Famous vaudeville artists as well as the Boston Ladies Schubert Quartet performed in the Music Hall. Today Snug Harbor still is a popular centre for the performing arts.
explore new york snug harbor • sailor's snug harbor • staten island • heritage victorian village a short ferry ride from • finest collection of greek revival buildings in un
Exterior Kauai
Hollywood's collaboration co-starring Kauai has had a long history. Stunning untouched landscapes lure many productions to the Garden Isle.
film • kauai • elvis • coco palms • beloved
Hollywood's collaboration co-starring Kauai has had a long history. Stunning untouched landscapes lure many productions to the Garden Isle.
film • kauai • elvis • coco palms • beloved
Facts & Figures about the London Underground - Part 2
Second part of little known facts and figures on the London Underground and what this means for your journey.
london underground • the tube • london • travel • trains
Second part of little known facts and figures on the London Underground and what this means for your journey.
london underground • the tube • london • travel • trains
First Oscar Winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
History of African Americans in Film
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
How to Find a Voice for Radio
Few broadcasters are born to be radio personalities. Most learn their trade by making the most of the voice they have and learning how to use it.
radio presenter voice • maximising the human voice • voice coaching and training • radio broadcasting style • how to develop a radio voice
Few broadcasters are born to be radio personalities. Most learn their trade by making the most of the voice they have and learning how to use it.
radio presenter voice • maximising the human voice • voice coaching and training • radio broadcasting style • how to develop a radio voice
Intro - Impro! A Workshop for a New Drama Group - Part 2.
In Part 1 of this article, we introduced improvisation gradually by working the group as a whole, discovering through movement and imagination, drama workshops that help to develop focus and at the same time, build the unity of our drama group. Part 2 of the article takes those things further, by progressing the workshop to include the use of music as a stimuli, stillness, and bringing in simple lines.
drama • focus • workshops • music • stillness
In Part 1 of this article, we introduced improvisation gradually by working the group as a whole, discovering through movement and imagination, drama workshops that help to develop focus and at the same time, build the unity of our drama group. Part 2 of the article takes those things further, by progressing the workshop to include the use of music as a stimuli, stillness, and bringing in simple lines.
drama • focus • workshops • music • stillness
Is There a Future for Films of the Past? (Part One)
Part one of a two part examination on the effect cable television has on exposing new viewers to old films.
turner classic movies • american movie classics • black and white • w.c. fields • casablanca
Part one of a two part examination on the effect cable television has on exposing new viewers to old films.
turner classic movies • american movie classics • black and white • w.c. fields • casablanca
Legendary Sons-Legendary Fathers
When we look at our children as adults, can we describe them as people of integrity and character? In the spotlight, the role of fatherhood is made harder by pressure-these pairs of fathers and sons made the cut. Will you?
harry carey • rex allen • roy rogers • dusty rogers • billy graham
When we look at our children as adults, can we describe them as people of integrity and character? In the spotlight, the role of fatherhood is made harder by pressure-these pairs of fathers and sons made the cut. Will you?
harry carey • rex allen • roy rogers • dusty rogers • billy graham
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