Author Archives: Lea Stans

Silents Are Golden: A Look At Six (Very) Early Film Directors

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Lea Stans

A Look At Six (Very) Early Film Directors You’ve likely all heard about Thomas Edison’s irreplaceable contributions to the development of cinema — particularly as a business — and are probably familiar with the iconic work of Georges “A Trip … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: Georges Méliès, The Magician of the Cinema

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Lea Stans

Georges Méliès, The Magician of the Cinema No appreciation for the history of cinema can be complete without getting to know one of its most influential, most visionary, and most joyfully energetic individuals: the great pioneer Georges Méliès. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: What are the Top Ten Oldest Films? (That Still Survive)

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Lea Stans

What Are The Top 10 Oldest Films? (That Still Survive) We’ve all seen clips of early, scratchy films showing a woman dancing or blacksmiths at work, films more like experimental documentaries than anything else. But have you ever wondered: what … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Paving The Way For The Movies–A Nod To Victorian Film Pioneers

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Lea Stans

Paving The Way For The Movies — A Nod To Victorian Film Pioneers When you study the origins of film, it almost seems to have begun by magic. For centuries there was painting and sculpture. By the 19th century there … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Learning To Love Those Title Cards

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Lea Stans

Learning To Love Those Title Cards So there you are, a wide-eyed silent film newbie, getting ready to pop in a pre-1927 film for the very first time. With your popcorn and beverage at the ready, you settle into the … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: “But They’re So Primitive!”– Some Common Misconceptions About Silent Films

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Lea Stans

“But They’re So Primitive!” Some Common Misconceptions About Silent Films It’s a conversation that fans of silent film are all very familiar with. You tell someone you love watching silents. They laugh. Then it dawns on them that you aren’t … Continue reading →

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