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
1w ago
Paris has been all over news a lot lately, thanks to a major event that was scheduled to take place there this very month. Might I add: taking place finally, after years of news, hype, and endless preparation. I’m talking ..read more
Silent-ology
3w ago
This cool image was shared on the Edendale Cyclorama Facebook page recently, with some festive trimmings added. Today being the glorious Fourth, I thought you’d like to see it–Independence Day being celebrated with a BBQ at the Keystone studio, over ..read more
Silent-ology
3w ago
There was a lot of fanfare in the cinephile community recently when the first teaser trailer for Robert Egger’s Nosferatu (1924) finally dropped. I’ve been mighty keen to see it myself, since I admire all his films so far and ..read more
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1M ago
It’s Louise Fazenda’s birthday! Longtime readers know of my interest in researching the life and career of this (frequently) unsung comedienne. In her honor, I thought I’d cover the short film that introduced me to her in the first place–and ..read more
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1M ago
It’s June–June! June already! And now that lazy days on the beach or in a hammock are in sight (at least a few of them, I’d hope!), maybe you’re thinking of what books you’d like to take along. Since you’re ..read more
Silent-ology
2M ago
This post is especially for the Classic Movie Blog Association’s spring blogathon, “Screen Debuts & Last Hurrahs.” It’s also not a bad companion piece to the Harron interview I shared earlier this month Please visit this link to see the many great posts my fellow members have written this week! When we think of stars ..read more
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3M ago
Today I thought I’d share my review of a film that’s not well known, but which I heartily recommend. Hope you enjoy ..read more
Silent-ology
3M ago
Happy Friday, Silent-ology readers! As promised, I conducted the drawing for the hard copy of this year’s San Francisco Silent Film Festival program book (which also contains an article by yours truly!). These drawings are always conducted with the utmost ..read more
Silent-ology
3M 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
3M 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