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Blogger. Silent films. Art heals. History is a tool to improve the future and our decision making in the present time. Trying to make a difference. Social media links: https://linktr.ee/silentbeauties

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · Nov 22

As new people have arrived, here's an introduction:
Silent Beauties is an account on silent films, with some history, travelling and dad's jokes.
Although I never talk about politics, the progressist values are fully respected. No prejudice, racism, homophobia, etc here.
Nice to meet you all!

a group of people are dancing in front of a door with hearts on it .

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 8h

Those tokusatsus were the most creative. It's amazing #GHWP

Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 8h

As always I say that the concept of ecology and preserving the planet in Spectraman was really ahead of its time. #GHWP

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 8h

I can't really deny my soft spot for Spectraman. By the way, will Karas wear a poncho tonight? #GHWP

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 8h

Hi, folks! It's always a joy to be able to join this event. I hope everyone is fine #GHWP

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 8h

And nobody ever made up for all trouble and pain caused. Not even a hypocritical "I am sorry". So sad.

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 9h

Have you read this book about Arbuckle? It's pretty interesting and probable details about the crime and his judgments. In addition to Arbuckle's career, of course. Link: www.amazon.com/Room-1219-Ar...

Room 1219: The Life of Fatty Arbuckle, the Mysterious Death of Virginia Rappe, and the Scandal That Changed Hollywood

In 1921, one of the biggest movie stars in the world was accused of killing a woman. What followed was an unprecedented avalanche of press coverage, the original “trial of the century,” and a wave of ...

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 9h

Oh, I can really imagine. Those films are so adorable, easy to understand and family friendly. I also think the adjust to the language of small videos that people watch in internet nowadays. Fast language, communicating through gestures and in a light way. Perfect for youths!

Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 9h

Hi, folks! Thanks for the invitation. I'll be around tonight for #GHWP

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 9h

His Wedding Night (USA, 1917). It is a two-reel comedy film written, directed by, and starring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.

Wikipedia link: en.wikipedia.org/wik...

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 9h

The Waiters' Ball (USA, 1916). It is a short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle. Arbuckle's nephew Al St. John has a memorable role as Roscoe's rival.

Wikipedia link: en.wikipedia.org/wik...

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 9h

Joseph Hallie Keaton (July 6, 1867 – January 13, 1946) was an American vaudeville performer, eccentric dancer and silent film actor. He was the father of actor Buster Keaton and appeared with his son in several films.

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Keaton in the early 1900s. Black and white photo. There is a man, apparently in his 30s. His hair is short, dark and straight. He is wearing a black suit, a black vest, a black bow tie and a white shirt with high collar. Both of his hands are inside the pockets of his clothing.

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · 16h

And now Comcast "could emerge as a suitor" for Warner Bros. Discovery.

nypost.com/2025/10/09/m... #WarnerBrosDiscovery

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 14h

Fortunately nowadays there are resources to learn even the most obscure languages. Compared with the pre internet era, it's a huge advancement. Merely watching foreign TV does wonders for learning.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 15h

Rod Serling used ‘The Twilight Zone’ to say what 1950s TV wasn't allowed to say. Fans at SerlingFest argue his lessons still hold up.

How The Twilight Zone Smuggled Controversial Ideas Past TV Censors

Hundreds of fans gathered in Rod Serling’s hometown to celebrate The Twilight Zone creator who turned science fiction into bold social commentary.

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 18h

Berris Conolly’s Goods Way, 1982

street scene with gas holders or gasholders, also known as a gasometer
cars parked on a quiet street.

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Forever Louise Brooks @foreverlouiseb1.bsky.social · 15h

Bette Davis by Elmer Fryer, 1932.

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Classic Movies Today @classicfilms.bsky.social · 15h

119 years ago:
Aladdin and His Wonder Lamp (FR)
Original title: Aladin ou la lampe merveilleuse
The legend of Aladdin and his magic lamp: Aladdin finds a magic lamp which brings him wealth, luxury, and marriage to a princess. But his rival, an ev...
1906-10-10
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/185223

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Claude Monet @monet.bsky.social · 15h

Water lilies - 1905
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Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · 15h

Tom’s Little Big Band - Proud Mary [USA,Lounge Funk](70’s) the dirtiest synths, like smoking tar on the walls of a bar
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Tom’s Little Big Band - Proud Mary [USA,Lounge Funk](70’s) the dirtiest synths, like smoking tar on the walls of a bar

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The Economist @economist.com · 15h

This week’s recommendations offer various ways of portraying famous and formidable figures: from a detestable grave-robber to one of the world’s best novelists

What to watch this weekend

Our six recommendations blur fact and fiction

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 15h

Yes, it can be challenging to make everything match. Sometimes we need to give up one thing to watch another.

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Frank (he/him) @adignorantium.bsky.social · 15h

#31DaysOfHalloween

The Boogeyman (2023)

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 15h

Thanks a million for sharing it. Sometimes it's not easy to keep track of all watching parties, so your posts do help. Best wishes, buddy 😁

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 15h

Hi, folks! Any other person in love with languages out there? Which language are you learning at the moment? I'm currently learning Dutch. I did learn German in the past, but nowadays I stick to Dutch. Deep inside, I dream about learning Thai, Chinese and Korean. But I've got no time, sadly.

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Silent Beauties @silentbeauties.bsky.social · 15h

Unfortunately not. I couldn't find a gap in my schedule to attend. It's a real pity. Will you be there?