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In the Vaults #9: The Song of Love (1923)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 24, 2013
A sample of Norma Talmadge’s itsy-bitsy costumes (stanford.edu) The Song of Love (1923) Status: 35mm prints held by The Library of Congress and the Czech Film Archive. The Song of Love is one of those films that is more famous for what went on behind the camera. First, there was drama on the read more
The birth of Fritzi
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 24, 2013
Hello, all. I questioned whether to post on this topic but I feel it will save confusion down the line so here goes: I have decided to use the name Fritzi in the future. Adopting a pen name was quite a decision but here are some reasons why I decided to take the leap. Of all of my family, my German read more
The Fugitive Bridegroom, Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 24, 2013
Poor Ronald Colman tried. He really did. He tried to explain and he tried to escape. He is pretending (for plot purposes) to be married to Constance Talmadge in Her Night of Romance. However, his “father-in-law” is just too eager for this marriage thing to work. I love Ronald’s e read more
Hey, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, THIS is why we don’t wear princess dresses! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 23, 2013
There’s a reason why long dresses with trains have lost favor with the general public. Lupino Lane has done it again! read more
How I make animated GIFs
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 23, 2013
This is probably the number one question that I receive from fellow bloggers so I thought I would do a quick post on the topic. 1. I use Corel WinDVD to capture the GIF. The software allows you to press a button and capture up to 15 seconds of imagery in GIF form. (It is also what I use for my revi read more
“I have wasted my praises on a clown.” Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 22, 2013
Think of the arguments you can win with this GIF! Haven’t we all felt this way at one time or another? James II certainly felt this way in Lorna Doone. read more
Lorna Doone (1922) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 22, 2013
Lorna Doone (Madge Bellamy) is a noblewoman who was kidnapped by bandits as a child. John Ridd (John Bowers) is the big-hearted farmer who rescues her. But the Doones are not about to let Lorna go so easily, especially since she is heiress to an enormous fortune. The world of Lorna Doone. Lorna Doo read more
After the Silents: Love Crazy (1941)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 21, 2013
(kinopoisk.ru) It’s time to give a little attention to one of my favorite screen teams, a couple so famous in the talkies that most people do not even realize that they started in the silents: William Powell and Myrna Loy. I initially planned to write about The Thin Man but then I decided to read more
Bloggers take note: Do not insult potential romantic partners online! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 20, 2013
Bebe Daniels is the hypochondriac heiress of Feel My Pulse. Her uncle advised her to have adventure and romance. She ended up battling rum runners (led by William Powell!) and single-handedly saving the life of dishy undercover reporter Richard Arlen. But she also read his column and, well, he kin read more
Four reasons to link to your sources
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 20, 2013
I wanted to share a few bits of blogging information that I have picked up. I hope you enjoy! Citing your sources. You had to do it in school but you are a busy blogger. Does it really matter if you share where your fact, theory or image came from? Well, here are four reasons why you should take t read more
Fun Size Review: Raffles the Amateur Cracksman (1917)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 20, 2013
John Barrymore is a gentleman crook out to steal a priceless necklace. Frank Morgan (aka, Oz the Great and Powerful) is his best pal Bunny. Yes, Bunny. A shady lady from John’s past threatens to ruin everything but our hero is clever and intrepid. Fun plot and story done in by plodding pace read more
Silent Movie Mini Scripts: Boy meets Girl…
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 19, 2013
I had this idea rattling around my head and thought I would post on it. Famous last words. You know that old script shorthand: Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy finds girl. Well, I applied variations to silent stars. Obviously, these will not cover every single film these folks starred it but it read more
UPDATE: Funny Lady Blogathon
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 19, 2013
Hello everyone! I have been just overwhelmed by the response to the blogathon! There are more wonderful entries than I could have hoped for. Since we have reached the 10 day countdown, I thought it would be a good time to update everyone. First, though, let me explain what the blogathon is all abou read more
Hey Superman, Batman, Zorro, THIS is why we don’t wear capes! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 18, 2013
The cape is out of favor for everyday wear with just about everyone except those select few who wear masks or spandex as part of their day job (or who are trying to throw a pesky ring into an active volcano). The Incredibles showed us how capes can be dangerous. Lupino Lane shows us how capes can read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: Cameramen Tell All!
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 17, 2013
Silent stars were beautiful people… or were they? This 1925 Photoplay article asks cameramen just what makes an on-camera beauty– and then learns just how many stars break the rules! Valentino’s ears! Negri’s jaw! Bebe Daniels’ nose! Gloria Swanson’s… every read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: In 1909, this was a documentary
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 16, 2013
With Tempest and Miss Mend, this week has had a rather Russian flavor. I happen to love Russian film and music so why not make it a complete Russo-fest and post a marvelous bit of footage from 1909? This is Moscow Clad in Snow. You want the Kremlin? We have the Kremlin. You want snow and sleighs? W read more
Lost Film Files #18: Fuss and Feathers
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 16, 2013
Fuss and Feathers (1918) Status: Missing and presumed lost Enid Bennett is not well-remembered today but she was a popular actress who reached the height of her fame during the late teens and early twenties. Married to director Fred Niblo, the pair often teamed up to create popular films. Fuss and read more
Who was I supposed to be? Oh yeah, CALIGARI, Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 16, 2013
I think we’ve all felt this way at one time or another… read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: How to make a silent comedy
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 15, 2013
Silent comedy never really died. It lived on in Tom and Jerry and the Roadrunner cartoons. But what about live-action silent comedy? If you wanted to make one today, where would you start? Comedy producer, director and writer Al Christie shared his formula for silent film hilarity in this 1925 Phot read more
Tempest (1928) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 15, 2013
John Barrymore is a sergeant in the Russian army who dreams of winning an officer’s commission. But he hits a snag in the form of Camilla Horn, an imperious princess who seems to stumble him at every turn. Stripped of his rank, John goes a little mad and decides the Bolsheviks kind of have a read more