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How do they do that? Accompanying Silent Film (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 11, 2012

I recently had the pleasure to speak to some of Toronto’s talented musicians who sit regularly sit down and provide musical accompaniment at silent film screenings. As silent film fans know, the best way to see a silent is in a theatre, with an audience, and live musical accompaniment, and To read more

Film Friday Weekly Roundup (9)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 8, 2012

This is going to sound terribly narcissistic but often as I’m flipping through my RSS feeds I see a new post and think “Oh that sounds interesting!” Then it turns out to be my own. Wait, maybe that just makes me sound a bit senile? At any rate, and in my defense, there are a lot o read more

Film Friday Weekly Roundup (26)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 8, 2012

This is going to sound terribly narcissistic but often as I’m flipping through my RSS feeds I see a new post and think “Oh that sounds interesting!” Then it turns out to be my own. Wait, maybe that just makes me sound a bit senile? At any rate, and in my defense, there are a lot o read more

Watch: Lon Chaney in Flesh and Blood (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 7, 2012

Check out the always remarkable Lon Chaney in Flesh and Blood (1922). David Webster (Lon Chaney) escapes from prison after 15 years to see his daughter (Edith Roberts). But she is engaged to the son of the crook who framed him making his revenge plans a sticky wicket. Director: Irving Cummings Cas read more

Watch: Lon Chaney in Flesh and Blood (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 7, 2012

Check out the always remarkable Lon Chaney in Flesh and Blood (1922). David Webster (Lon Chaney) escapes from prison after 15 years to see his daughter (Edith Roberts). But she is engaged to the son of the crook who framed him making his revenge plans a sticky wicket. Director: Irving Cummings Cas read more

Watch: Ella Cinders (1926) (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 6, 2012

Ella Cinders was released June 6, 1926. This film adaptation of the popular comic strip Ella Cinders stars Colleen Moore and Lloyd Hughes and is a sort of comic adaptation of Cinderella.You won’t find anything earth shattering in this one, but it’s a fun little romp. Director: Alfred E read more

Watch: Ella Cinders (1926) (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 6, 2012

Ella Cinders was released June 6, 1926. This film adaptation of the popular comic strip Ella Cinders stars Colleen Moore and Lloyd Hughes and is a sort of comic adaptation of Cinderella.You won’t find anything earth shattering in this one, but it’s a fun little romp. Director: Alfred E read more

Watch: Lon Chaney in The Shock (1923) (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 5, 2012

Watch the incomparable Lon Chaney in The Shock (1923). Chaney’s transformative skills are taken to the nth as he plays a cripple named Wilse Dilling. See him actually get the girl, for once. Director: Lambert Hillyer Cast: Lon Chaneyonline moviesThe Shock read more

Watch: Lon Chaney in The Shock (1923) (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 5, 2012

Watch the incomparable Lon Chaney in The Shock (1923). Chaney’s transformative skills are taken to the nth as he plays a cripple named Wilse Dilling. See him actually get the girl, for once. Director: Lambert Hillyer Cast: Lon Chaneyonline moviesThe Shock read more

The White Shadow Set to Stream on NFPF Site Starting in November (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 4, 2012

This just in… Fandor ponied up the remaining funds not raised by the For the Love of Film blogathon and The White Shadow will be streaming for all on the NFPF website from November to February! I have to say… Pretty Clever Film Gal has had a horrible day… and I do mean horrible. B read more

My TCM Picks for This Week

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 4, 2012

It’s pretty much always a good week at TCM, but this one is looking more than good. Here are my TCM picks for the week of June 4 to June 10. Note, these picks do not include Silent Sunday Nights screenings ’cause, duh, you’re already watching those. Monday June 4 8 am EST We start read more

The White Shadow Set to Stream on NFPF Site Starting in November (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 4, 2012

This just in… Fandor ponied up the remaining funds not raised by the For the Love of Film blogathon and The White Shadow will be streaming for all on the NFPF website from November to February! I have to say… Pretty Clever Film Gal has had a horrible day… and I do mean horrible. B read more

Watch: Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Through the Ages (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 2, 2012

Summer seems to be on hiatus in my backyard this Saturday. If the same is true where you live, then maybe it’s the perfect time to drag your laptop over to the cozy, comfy bed and settle in for a watch of D.W. Griffith’s epic Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Through the Ages. I have s read more

Mary Pickford, D.W. Griffith, and “The New York Hat” (1912) (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 2, 2012

This post was originally published on May 11, 2011, but I’m reposting it today as part of the Mary Pickford Blogathon hosted by Classic Movies. Be sure to check out all of the other fantastic Pickford posts from a diverse and talent group of critics! I have the remarkable privilege of spendin read more

Watch: Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Through the Ages (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 2, 2012

Summer seems to be on hiatus in my backyard this Saturday. If the same is true where you live, then maybe it’s the perfect time to drag your laptop over to the cozy, comfy bed and settle in for a watch of D.W. Griffith’s epic Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Through the Ages. I have s read more

Film Friday Weekly Roundup (10)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 1, 2012

Just when you think summer is here to stay the weather devolves into a rainy, chilly mess. Fortunately, Pretty Clever Film Gal has been on a bit of an order/recording bender lately, so she’s got no end of indoor pursuits to keep her amused. Hopefully it’s sunny and warm where you are, b read more

Film Friday Weekly Roundup (27)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jun 1, 2012

Just when you think summer is here to stay the weather devolves into a rainy, chilly mess. Fortunately, Pretty Clever Film Gal has been on a bit of an order/recording bender lately, so she’s got no end of indoor pursuits to keep her amused. Hopefully it’s sunny and warm where you are, b read more

Coming Up on TCM’s Silent Sunday Nights in June (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on May 31, 2012

The lineup for TCM’s Silent Sunday Nights in June is looking pretty damn fine. Clear some space on those TIVOs for these four great silent films, unless you actually stay up to 2 a.m. In that case, get the coffee maker primed. No matter how you consume these movies, be there or be square. Sil read more

Coming Up on TCM’s Silent Sunday Nights in June (2)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on May 31, 2012

The lineup for TCM’s Silent Sunday Nights in June is looking pretty damn fine. Clear some space on those TIVOs for these four great silent films, unless you actually stay up to 2 a.m. In that case, get the coffee maker primed. No matter how you consume these movies, be there or be square. Sil read more

Review: The Temptress (1926) (1)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on May 30, 2012

  The Temptress (1926) is a standard little romantic melodrama, the kind of silent film that you find on any silver screen in any town in 1926. It’s packed with super stars – directed by Fred Niblo, co-starring Antonio Moreno, Lionel Barrymore, Roy D’Arcy – and it posse read more
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