“Silent films were never really silent” is one of the main tenets one hears or says in defense of silent…
There is a notion that silent films should be shown at what is often referred to as “silent speed”, or…
Accompanying Keaton’s Our Hospitality this past weekend reminded me of a silent comedy trope I’ve become aware of. It’s one…
You don’t see a lot of detective stories in silent cinema. Almost as remarkable as the rediscoveries of silent Sherlock…
The Raymond Griffith comedy You’d Be Surprised (1926) is not as well-known as his other starring features. That’s not saying…
The second time I play for a film is my first big chance to make improvements over what I did…
Kevin Brownlow mailed me an item from “Variety” when I was beginning my research on silent film projection and filming…
There are three key elements that make up what Silent Film truly is. It’s the overlapping presence of these live…
Is Silent Movie “Cosplay” Necessary? I don’t spend a lot of time watching silent films made recently or any time…