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Silent Movie Time Capsule: Battle of the Bobbed Hair
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 6, 2013
Ladies! Do you realize that by bobbing your hair you are suggesting that you are a man’s intellectual equal? Gracious! How could such a calamity come upon us? (Fans self) Next thing you know, women will be going to college and becoming doctors and lawyers! Curse you, barbers! This 1924 articl read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: In 1902, this was a fairy tale for grown-ups
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 6, 2013
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves gets the French silent treatment in this utterly charming 1902 version of the tale. Talented director Ferdinand Zecca (as was usual for this period in France) makes use of painted sets to create a fairy tale world. The film was tinted in 1907. This movie was likely ai read more
The internet is down! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 5, 2013
This is how I react to those four words, how about you? What terrible news does this GIF symbolize for you? Let me know! (Actually, Constance Talmadge was startled by Ronald Colman in Her Night of Romance but let’s have a bit of fun!) read more
Silent Movie Bookshelf: The Films of D.W. Griffith
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 5, 2013
The cover of my copy. This book really should have been titled The Feature Films of D.W. Griffith since all of his shorter work is covered in a single chapter. No matter. Written by Edward Wagenknecht and Anthony Slide, it covers all of Griffith’s movies, from Judith of Bethulia to The Strugg read more
Sunshine Blogger Award
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 5, 2013
Wow! A double award for me! This time, it is the Sunshine Blogger Award bestowed on me by both Rachel of All Night Knits and Natasha of Film and Things! I am just tickled pink! Thank you so much! And be sure to visit both of these excellent blogs. I am supposed to answer ten questions and then nom read more
The Liebster Award (2)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 4, 2013
Ooo! Look what Rachel over at All Night Knits gave me! The Liebster Award. Isn’t it shiny and beautiful? Thank you so much, I am truly honored! Here are the rules for the Liebster Award: 1. List 11 facts about yourself 2. Answer 11 questions posed by the blog who awarded you the Liebster 3. read more
After the Silents: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 4, 2013
When you hear about Plan 9 from Outer Space, the first thing you think of is a silent movie, right? No? Well, keep reading! Thrills! Chills! Cardboard headstones! Thrills! Chills! Cardboard headstones! To be honest, I hesitated to write this. Folks have been snickering at bad movies ever since imag read more
Madam, control yourself! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 3, 2013
Okay, here’s a little bit of advice for Ronald Colman: If you are posing as someone’s doctor, don’t diagnose. Just don’t do it. Especially if you have been, er, examining a hypochondriac heiress and have just told her she will live. Who know what she will do! Her Night of R read more
Fun Size Review: Little Annie Rooney (1925)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 2, 2013
Mary Pickford: Tenement kid, daughter of an Irish cop. William Haines: Big brother of her arch-rival and a would-be gangster. Mary loves William. He thinks she’s a kid. However, when he is framed for the murder of Mary’s father, she is the only one who can save him. Haines and Pickford read more
Lost Film Files #15: The Dragon’s Claw (1915)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 2, 2013
The Dragon’s Claw (1915) Status: Missing and presumed lost This odd revenge tale marked the screen debut of Broadway star Walter Hampden. He would make one more picture in 1917 and then not return to the movies until the 1930′s. He had supporting parts is several classics, including 19 read more
Now that’s what I call a revolution, Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 1, 2013
The French Revolution sequence in Scaramouche is frightening and beautiful. Director Rex Ingram uses his flair for gorgeous visuals and the extras do the rest. read more
Three Movie Revolutions, A Silent Film Triple Review
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 1, 2013
Motion pictures became popular during a time of global unrest. Monarchies and empires were crumbling and the Great War was on the horizon. With that in mind, I am going to review three films from 1900-1905. Each one covers a different revolt/revolution. The conflicts are: The 1905 Russian Revolutio read more
Theme Month! June 2013: Silent Revolutions
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 1, 2013
General: Sire, the peasants are revolting! King: They certainly are. The theme for this month is revolutions. I am going to be reviewing a selection of films that are set in times of political unrest. In the meantime, here are some revolutionary films I have already reviewed: The Volga Boatman (Ru read more
Impression! John Barrymore! Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 31, 2013
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. displays his spot-on John Barrymore impression in Our Modern Maidens. Courtesy of A Modern Musketeer. Thanks, Trevor! read more
Silent Movie Favorites: Six Silent Directors
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 31, 2013
We’ve taken a look at performers but what about the folks behind the camera? These are the directors who created wonderful worlds, who coaxed out brilliant performances, who captured the spirit of an era. I skew heavily German in my taste here. I hope you don’t mind. Also, many of thes read more
I’m not as think as you drunk I am, Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 30, 2013
Ronald Colman has had a few in Her Night of Romance. And he just sold his house. And the new occupant has taken residence. And it’s Constance Talmadge, whom he has just dumped. You can all see where this is going, right? In the meantime, just let a man hang up his hat. read more
Fun Size Review: The Love Flower (1920)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 30, 2013
D.W. Griffith offers adventure, romance, exotic climes, a leering camera and Carol Dempster to the viewing public. The viewing public says: “Thanks but no thanks.” Carol is a zany teen determined to save her father from a murder charge in the kitchen sink (as in everything but) caper. read more
Silent Movie Bookshelf: Oh, Doctor! by Harry Leon Wilson
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 29, 2013
The battered cover of my copy. Harry Leon Wilson is not a household name nowadays but back in the 10′s and 20′s he was a popular novelist and many of his books were adapted into movies. His books often featured prissy, emotionally immature heroes who were saved from their plights by spu read more
Just what is in your cabinet, Dr. Caligari? Animated GIF
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 28, 2013
“Not much. Not much at all. Just… a sleepwalker who does my bidding, up to and including murder!” Oh. read more
After the Silents: Hop-a-long Cassidy (1935)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 28, 2013
Before I get started, I think a little background is in order. Hopalong Cassidy holds a special place in my family. You see, as a kid, my mom had this: Hopalong Cassidy flatware (ebay) And my dad had this, complete with pistols: My dad had the third outfit from the right. Aww! (flickr) The silver-h read more