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 Titel cards consisting of a written indication of the films plot. In the very beginning, Musik 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 Musik to accompany the films, aiding in the creation of mood - Musik 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 Kürzlich commemoration of St. Andrews Tag the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) had a Tag of films based in Scotland. The theme was called 'Hollywood dreams of Scotland'. The itinerary featured Disney Pixar's Brave, followed Von 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 Icon Lillian Gish in the titular role. Schreiben credits go to oscar nominated screenwriter Josephine Lovett; the film was directed Von 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 Von Rabbi Loew in a medieval Prague ghetto to defend the Jews from ongoing persecution and attack Von 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 Liebe is rejected, he goes on a murderous rampage leaving a trail of destruction.
Beautifully styled, with captivating sets and dramatic evocative cinematography by...

Books Von Louise Brooks

link Von Louise Brooks. Essays on her time in Hollywood Von the woman herself.

link Von Jan Wahl and Louise Brooks. Featuring letters written Von Miss Brooks to Jan Wahl.

Books about Louise Brooks

link Von Barry Paris. This biography is usually highly rated Von those who have read it.

link Von Peter Cowie. Foreword Von Jack Garner. A biography featuring some of the most spectacular Bilder of this Silent icon.

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

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Books and Artikel Von Rudolph Valentino

* Daydreams (1923) MacFadden Publications, Inc. (New York). A book of Poesie authored Von 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 Von Marinella Grosa. (1995) Libreria Petrini Torino (Italy).
* How Du 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. Fred Newmeyer / Sam...