Cinema History Blog | Silent Movies
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The Cinema History Blog looks looks into the facts and people who contributed to the industry. From the pioneers of the Silent Era, to the glamour of classic films.
Cinema History Blog | Silent Movies
1y ago
16th September 1890.
Louis Le Prince, patent papers in hand, waved farewell to his family and boarded a train to Paris.
He was heading to America, via England, to demonstrate his brand-new invention.
A revolutionary new camera! The first to capture moving pictures.
Louis never made it to Paris.
Nor did his luggage, which was said to contain the patent papers for his invention.
Rumours of his death circulated.
Was it Murder?
Suicide?
Even assassination by Thomas Edison could be as a possibility.
But who is Louis Le Prince? What did he do? And why would Thomas Edison be implicated in his disappe ..read more
Cinema History Blog | Silent Movies
1y ago
Mary Pickford is the undeniable queen of the silent era. She was the most prominent female star of the silent era. Her fame earnt her the title of “America’s Sweetheart”. At her peak, the only actor who matched her fame and box office draw was Charlie Chaplin. Her talent as an actress and instinct for how to perform helped transform early filmmaking. Later, she became the most influential woman in Hollywood, during a time when feminism was on the rise. Here are ten facts you should know about the Queen of the silent screen.
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Cinema History Blog | Silent Movies
1y ago
For many, Charlie Chaplin is one of the most iconic faces in Silent Cinema. His iconic costume and classic slapstick approach have made his legacy endure. Chaplin is a gateway into silent comedy. His stories are easy to follow, funny and engaging. If you’re looking to get into silent movies or just want to get into Chaplin films, here is a quick guide to Charlie Chaplin for Beginners.
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Charlie Chaplin For Beginners: An Introduction
Charlie Chaplin For Beginners: The Films
The Kid (1921)
The Tramp (1915)
City Lights (1931)
Modern Times (1936)
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Cinema History Blog | Silent Movies
3y ago
Robert W. Paul’s early innovations helped catapult British film onto the world stage. He was one of the first filmmakers to add narrative to his movies. Paul was born in Islington, London, in 1869. The area at the time was home to skilled workers, such as teachers, milliners and printers. It would have been an excellent place for inspiration for the Young Robert W. Paul. After graduating from the...
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Cinema History Blog | Silent Movies
4y ago
The crowd cheers. Roses are thrown. Bows are taken. That’s how Music Hall actors hope to end a night. Music Hall in the late 1800s was a hugely popular pastime for the working classes. Shows consisted of singers, circus acts, comedians, actors, and anything that can entertain. It was a great industry to work in if you had the right talents and knew the right people. But if you messed up, it wasn’t...
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