Here are two scenes featuring main character John Sims from KIng Vidor's pet project "The Crowd". This great silent film was photographed by Henry Sharp. The movie got oscar nominations for best director (dramatic picture) and for best picture (unique and artistic production) at the first Academy Awards in 1929.
Especially the last shots of the second scene are impressive and must have been an inspiration for some later movie makers.
Fascinating...there is so much to be learned from a film like this in terms of telling a story visually.
cellwaves 2 months ago