Silent-ology
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This site is lovingly devoted to exploring the incomparable world of silent films. It's an obsessive dig through early film history, seeking details, asking questions, and hopefully offering fresh perspectives on topics ranging from the art of German Expressionism to those darn banana peels.
Silent-ology
5d ago
If I seemed absent for the past week or so, it’s because I had the joy of finally returning to the San Francisco Silent Film Festival for the first time since 2019! (Gee, I wonder what happened in the last ..read more
Silent-ology
1w ago
There is the glittering scythe and behind it the swing of the scythe. That is Helm, acting. –Robert Herring, 1930 Her screen presence hovered somewhere between “virginal” and “vamp,” although she was usually typecast as the latter. Her smooth face ..read more
Silent-ology
2w ago
I know I’ve been on a bit of a “ballyhoo” kick since the blogathon, but this is the last post for now–it’s too good not to share! As I’ve explained in my last couple posts, exhibitors had plenty of tricks ..read more
Silent-ology
1M ago
And just like that, our 10th Annual Buster Keaton Blogathon is a wrap! Buster himself would like to pop in and say: Is that not a fabulous, rare picture?! Its source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, Sunday Nov. 15 ..read more
Silent-ology
1M ago
This is my own post for the 10th Annual Buster Keaton Blogathon–I hope you enjoy it! What was the moviegoing experience like when Buster Keaton films were first released back in 1920-1928? If you’re imagining seeing a few Buster posters ..read more
Silent-ology
1M ago
It has begun! We’ve done it, my friends: We’ve reached the 10-year milestone of this online event. There’s not a lot of blogathons that have this distinction–just amazing! Fitting for this decade-long celebration of all things Buster, our turnout this ..read more
Silent-ology
2M ago
Only a few days to go, my friends, until we reunite for our 10th straight year of celebrating our favorite comedian! It’s exciting to see how many of you signed up–I know it’s going to be another memorable event! I’ve ..read more
Silent-ology
2M ago
Most of us have a weakness for a “so bad it’s good” film, something so cringey or badly written that you have no choice but to love it. Or, at least, snicker in wonder that those lines were left in ..read more
Silent-ology
2M ago
It’s come to my attention that a certain Wildly Popular Female Popstar has a song called “Clara Bow” on her upcoming album, bringing a sudden flurry of interest in this legendary “It” girl actress–seems like the perfect time to reblog ..read more
Silent-ology
3M ago
When I first started our annual Busterthon back in 2014, little did I know that one day I’d be creating this post! My friends, I’m very pleased and proud to announce: What a milestone! Has it really been ten whole ..read more