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Silents Are Golden: 7 Early “Passion Plays” And Other Religious Silent Films

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Lea Stans

7 Early “Passion Plays” And Other Religious Silent Films The Christian tradition of the “Passion Play,” a stage production depicting scenes from the last days of Jesus Christ, dates back hundreds of years. Originating in medieval Europe, these carefully staged … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: The Growing Pains of (Very) Early Cinema

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Lea Stans

The Growing Pains of (Very) Early Cinema It’s easy to assume that “moving pictures” burst onto the scene in the late 19th century all at once. We often imagine that pop culture history can be neatly sliced into “before cinema” … Continue reading →

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