The silent movie era lasted from 1895 to 1936, and produced some of the most iconic, flamboyant and melodramatic imagery ever seen on film.
In silent films the dialogue is notably transmitted through gestures, mime and タイトル cards consisting of a written indication of the films plot. In the very beginning, 音楽 was only used to entertain the audiences before the movie began, and during the intervals, later, a pianist, organist and sometimes an orchestra would play 音楽 to accompany the films, aiding in the creation of mood - 音楽 was paramount.
The silent movie era was a time of experimentation,...

001. link (1927) Dir. F. W. Murnau

008. link (1930) Dir. F. W. Murnau

016. link (1927) Dir. Fritz Lang

046. link (1924) Dir. Fritz Lang

050. link (1928) Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer

052. Birth of a Nation (1915) Dir. D. W. Griffith

061. link (1931) Dir. F. W. Murnau

069. link (1922) Dir. Fritz Lang

070. link (1922) Dir. F. W. Murnau

077. link (1927) Dir. William A. Wellman

078. link (1926) Dir. F. W. Murnau

090. link (1928) Dir. Fritz Lang

091. link (1929) Dir. Fritz Lang

092. link (1920) Dir. Robert Wiene

093. link (1919) Dir. Ernst Lubitsch

097. link (1929) Dir. G. W. Pabst

098. link (1924) Dir. Raoul Walsh

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In a 最近 commemoration of St. Andrews 日 the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) had a 日 of films based in Scotland. The theme was called 'Hollywood dreams of Scotland'. The itinerary featured ディズニー Pixar's Brave, followed によって silent film Annie Laurie and ending with cult classic Highlander. But I will focus solely on one film: Annie Laurie.

Originally released on 11th May 1927, the historical drama stars silent アイコン Lillian Gish in the titular role. 書く credits go to oscar nominated screenwriter Josephine Lovett; the film was directed によって John S. Robertson, director of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr....

The silent movie Der Golem produced in 1920, is a masterpiece in film making. Based on a legend in Jewish mysticism, its narrative tells of a clay statue brought to life によって Rabbi Loew in a medieval Prague ghetto to defend the Jews from ongoing persecution and attack によって the city's rulers. It is found in the rubble of an old synagogue and is used as a servant, initially doing nothing but good. The Golem falls in love, but when his 愛 is rejected, he goes on a murderous rampage leaving a trail of destruction.
Beautifully styled, with captivating sets and dramatic evocative cinematography by...

Books によって Louise Brooks

link によって Louise Brooks. Essays on her time in Hollywood によって the woman herself.

link によって Jan Wahl and Louise Brooks. Featuring letters written によって Miss Brooks to Jan Wahl.

Books about Louise Brooks

link によって Barry Paris. This biography is usually highly rated によって those who have read it.

link によって Peter Cowie. Foreword によって Jack Garner. A biography featuring some of the most spectacular 画像 of this Silent icon.

link によって Roland Jaccard. Another biography about Miss Brooks, according to one reader it is a great companion to Pandora's Box.

Books Inspired によって Louise Brooks

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This is a starting 一覧 for anyone interested in learning もっと見る about Rudolph Valentino.

Books and 記事 によって Rudolph Valentino

* Daydreams (1923) MacFadden Publications, Inc. (New York). A book of 詩 authored によって Valentino. This book is not too difficult to locate.
* Daydreams (1923) Hurst and Blackett, Ltd. (London). Also published in a rare softbound version in 1924.
* Sogni ad occhi aperti (Day Dreams)- Italian edition translated によって Marinella Grosa. (1995) Libreria Petrini Torino (Italy).
* How あなた Can Keep Fit (1923) MacFadden Publications (New York). This was originally published in...

0033. Nanook of the North (1922) Dir. Robert Flaherty

0062. link (1928) Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer

0134. link (1922) Dir. Benjamin Christensen

0266. link (1927) Dir. Cecil B. DeMille

0358. link (1929) Dir. G. W. Pabst

0371. Outsider: Body & Soul / Borderline (1925/1930) Dir. Oscar Micheaux / Kenneth MacPherson

0528. link (1927/1928) Dir. Josef Von Sternberg

0529. link (1927) Dir. Josef Von Sternberg

0530. link (1928) Dir. Josef Von Sternberg

0531. link (1928) Dir. Josef Von Sternberg

0579. link (1921) Dir. Victor Sjöström

0623. link (1928) Dir. Paul Fejos

0662. link (1923) Dir. フレッド Newmeyer / Sam...