I've always been intrigued by silent film. When I was born, we were shit poor and couldn't afford decent cable, but we got a channel that played a lot of silent and classic talkie films. As an infant, the pantomime and fast-paced shots were the most amusing thing to me. It used to keep me from crying and screaming. When I have children, I'll get them toys and whatnot to console them, but I'll make sure that they watch silent films. See if it has the same spell on them as it did for me....
So interesting. What Bessie Love said sort of sums up alot of what the majority of the public during the time might have felt towards 'talking pictures' as well. Most people are usually resistant to change.
Now, the early Edison attempt at having a sound and film combination, with the men dancing and the violinist -- the sound for this sequence has been found an it has been synchronized with the film. It can be seen on You Tube.
I've always been intrigued by silent film. When I was born, we were shit poor and couldn't afford decent cable, but we got a channel that played a lot of silent and classic talkie films. As an infant, the pantomime and fast-paced shots were the most amusing thing to me. It used to keep me from crying and screaming. When I have children, I'll get them toys and whatnot to console them, but I'll make sure that they watch silent films. See if it has the same spell on them as it did for me....
cherrybombx27 2 months ago
How smooth is James Mason's voice?
mp01juve 7 months ago
Fuck Talkies!
ccipollini1984 11 months ago 2
Love the Silents.
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GeorgeVreelandHill 1 year ago
So interesting. What Bessie Love said sort of sums up alot of what the majority of the public during the time might have felt towards 'talking pictures' as well. Most people are usually resistant to change.
suzylux 1 year ago
This is an excellent Documentary in 10 or 12 parts nearly (12 hours) as I recall...very informative...
LJARSONBECK 1 year ago
From the Silent Era To Imax, lol, Wow, What A Transformation Huh???!!!
raider8sox 1 year ago 2
what is this??
hamburgareable 1 year ago
Now, the early Edison attempt at having a sound and film combination, with the men dancing and the violinist -- the sound for this sequence has been found an it has been synchronized with the film. It can be seen on You Tube.
westie18 2 years ago
can you post the whole thing of this wonderful documentary?
mookindahouse 3 years ago