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Silent Movie Time Capsule: 104 years ago, this was a divorce drama
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 11, 2013
We are used to thinking that movies about divorce and child custody are fairly modern but this 1909 film, Custody of the Child, covers those very topics. A mother loses custody of her son to her rich ex (custody is apparently an all-or-nothing proposition) but manages to snatch him back again. Thi read more
Fun Size Review: Barbed Wire (1927)
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 10, 2013
Restrained and mature vehicle for Pola Negri, a criminally underrated actress. She is a Frenchwoman whose farm is used to house German POW’s and she finds herself falling for one of them. Negri and Clive Brook both give sensitive performances as the rarest of movie creatures: star-crossed lo read more
Well, have you ASKED the sun to shine? Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 9, 2013
I am not a fan of summer but now that winter is here, I am immediately complaining about the cold. I have been saving this GIF for a rainy, miserable day like this. It’s from The Doll. The sniveling hero (I don’t mean that as an insult, he really does snivel) has fallen into a pond so read more
Movies Silently Quarterly Report (3)
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 8, 2013
Here’s what’s been going on in the third quarter of 2013. I added a new blog membership. I joined the Large Association of Movie Blogs, aka The LAMB. Baaaa. I also held my first blogathon with a co-host. Lindsey of The Motion Pictures agreed to be my partner in crime for the Gish Sist read more
“Do your stuff, Wizzy.” Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 7, 2013
This was the point when I figured that the 1925 Wizard of Oz was in trouble. Love the line and may actually use it at some point but it completely undermines everything Oz-ish about Oz. read more
The Wizard of Oz (1925) A Silent Movie Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 6, 2013
The Wizard of Oz. A wonderful tale for children. It has everything a parent could wish for. Animal cruelty. Vomit. Sexual harassment. Racial stereotypes. What’s that? You think Oz shouldn’t have any of those things? Well, don’t tell Larry Semon, writer-director-producer-star of t read more
Theme Month! October 2013: Reader Requests
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 5, 2013
Back in June, I asked my blog readers to choose my reviews for the month of October. I was overwhelmed by the great suggestions and had trouble narrowing down my choices. I really enjoyed the experience because it forced me out of my comfort zone and made me review films that were not necessarily read more
Silent Movie Bookshelf: The Bad Guys, A Pictorial History of the Movie Villain by William K. Everson
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 4, 2013
Cover of my copy A book after my own heart! This book covers movie villains from the silent era through the 1960′s. Best of all, it is written by William K. Everson, a respected film historian and one of the most assertive defenders of silent movies. This 1964 book is an oversized hardcover ( read more
Oh, I did so want to kill them. Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 3, 2013
One of the major miscalculations in The Volga Boatman was the “comedy” relief provided by Theodore Kosloff and Julia Faye. Casting one’s girlfriend as the romantic lead is bad enough but casting her as the film’s funny woman is a disaster. That being said, I did crack up wh read more
Chaney Blogathon Update: Unclaimed Films!
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 2, 2013
First, I have to say that the response to the Chaney Blogathon has been overwhelming and I am delighted by both the quality and the quantity of participants. (You can read the complete roster here.) To be honest, before the blogathon was announced, I was a little concerned that Junior would not ge read more
The Great IMAGINARY Film Blogathon: The Golden Challenge (1926)
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 1, 2013
This is my contribution to the Great Imaginary Film Blogathon. Be sure to read the other posts for this event! You know that I love silent films. What you may not know, though, is that I have an enormous weakness for the BIG films of the sixties. Lawrence of Arabia, Zulu, you know the kind. I also read more
Ever wondered just what a “hench” is and why villains should have men do it? Your answer! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 30, 2013
I have never been sure just what “henching” is but I am fairly sure that it involves something like this. Skulking and lurking and other such sinister behavior. Capes need to come back! At least when one is henching. PS, this henchman gag is pretty much the only funny joke in the 1925 read more
Bah! His nails were too clean. He could not live. Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 29, 2013
More grooming tips from the silent era. We were previously encouraged to keep our skin creamy and soft, as it would then win over Bolsheviks and render us bullet-proof. However, we now learn that while our skin must be nice, it would be foolish to keep our nails too clean. No word as to whether Cl read more
Parisian Love (1925) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 29, 2013
Clara Bow is an Apache whose boyfriend is taken away by a do-gooder. Determined to show the goody-two-shoes a lesson, she decides to marry him. Yes, that is the plot they decided to go with. Clara was a very busy woman. Clara Bow was one of the hardest workers in Hollywood. Need proof? Well, this read more
Meet the Movie Bloggers! Caftan Woman
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 28, 2013
Welcome to my continuing series in which I profile movie bloggers of note. I am currently profiling members of the Classic Movie Blog Association. Focus: The Golden Age of Hollywood with TCM emphasis. Smart and fun reading to be had here. Features: Reviews, star profiles and a monthly TCM pick. Ga read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: Annie Oakley in 1894
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 27, 2013
Annie Oakley is one of those “legendary” names in western lore. It’s important to remember that she was a living, breathing person as well. Like many celebrities of the late 19th century, Oakley was persuaded to step into Thomas Edison’s Black Maria studio to show off her t read more
Fun Size Review: The Idol Dancer (1920)
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 26, 2013
(via Flickr) A South Seas vehicle for flapper-in-the-making Clarine Seymour, who died soon after filming was completed. D.W. Griffith makes the most of his scenery and poses some interesting religious and ethical questions but nothing really pays off. Too many reused elements from his earlier films read more
Some nights, you just gotta haul a mannequin to the top of a plywood hill. It’s one of those things. Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 26, 2013
Cesare’s famous escape in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Lugging maidens about is a basic task for henchmen who are worth even half a hench. However, even the most sylph-like lady is bound to feel a bit cumbersome after a few of those painted hills. Thus, the mannequin steps in. read more
You’re married to that guy? I mean, you’re really married to THAT guy? Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 25, 2013
I always crack up at this part of The Musketeers of Pig Alley. Elmer Booth feels that as he has saved Lillian Gish from a rival gang, he is entitled to certain privileges. Not so! Lillian is happily married, thank you very much. Elmer finds this odd as this is the guy he mugged earlier in the movi read more
And the winner is…. (Results of my reader poll)
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 25, 2013
Here they are! The results of my reader poll to determine which silent film would get turned into a silent movie picture book. You know, like this: So, without further ado, here are the poll results: 1. The Wind 2. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 3. The Mark of Zorro 4. Way Down East 5. The Penalty 6. read more