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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.

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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 .
Alt: A group of three people (two men and a woman) are dancing in front of a door with hearts on it. It is written: "Howie! Welcome home!"
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The Great Love (USA, 1918). It is a war drama film directed and written by D. W. Griffith who, along with scenario writer Stanner E.V. Taylor, is credited as "Captain Victor Marier". The film stars George Fawcett and Lillian Gish.

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

#cinema
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Miracle Man (USA, 1919). It is a drama film starring Lon Chaney and based on a 1914 play by George M. Cohan, which in turn is based on the novel of the same title by Frank L. Packard.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
December 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Adam's Rib (USA,1923). It is a drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It was written by Jeanie MacPherson. For the dinosaurs represented in the film, Ray S. Bassler acted as technical advisor.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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This week has seen the release of the FANTÔMAS RETURNS box set from Eureka that also contains an article by me in the accompanying booklet.
November 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Pocahontas (USA, 1910). It is a short drama produced by the Thanhouser Company. The scenario was written by Lloyd Lonergan based on Lydia Sigourney's 1841 poem Pocahontas

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Youtube 2025 recap. Films + foreign cultures + meditation + history.

That's pretty accurate ☺️

#YouTube #cinema
December 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Stage Struck (USA, 1911). It is a short drama film produced by the Thanhouser Company. The film focuses on a country girl who joins a traveling production after the company performs in her home town.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Girl Strike Leader (USA, 1910). It is a short drama produced by the Thanhouser Company. The film deals with labor relations when Hal Stephens disguises himself and works in a factory he was given by his father.

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

#silentfilm #movie
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Blaireau Case (France, 1923). It is a film directed by Louis Osmont and starring André Brunot, Émile Saint-Ober and Marise Dorval.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
That Scoundrel Morin (France, 1924). It is a comedy film directed by Viktor Tourjansky and starring Nicolas Rimsky, Denise Legeay and Louis Monfils.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Black Tulip (Netherlands, 1921). It is an adventure film directed by Maurits Binger. It is based on the novel The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Dolores Costello (1903– 1979) was an American film actress who achieved her greatest success during the era of silent movies. She was nicknamed "The Goddess of the Silent Screen" by her first husband, actor John Barrymore.

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

#film
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Mannequin (USA, 1926). It is a romantic drama film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. James Cruze directed and Alice Joyce, Warner Baxter, and Dolores Costello were the stars.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm
November 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Old Ironsides (USA, 1926). It is a historical war film directed by James Cruze and starring Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft and Boris Karloff in a small role.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Alice Joyce Brown (October 1, 1890 – October 9, 1955) was an American actress who appeared in more than 200 films during the 1910s and 1920s.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Dancing Mothers (USA, 1926). It is a drama film directed by Herbert Brenon, and stars Alice Joyce, Conway Tearle, and making her debut appearance for a Paramount film, Clara Bow.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
John Gilbert (July 10, 1897 – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover".

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#silentfilm #cinema #film #movie
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Wife of the Centaur (USA, 1924). It is a drama film directed by King Vidor and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. A novelist imagines he has been reincarnated as a creature from Greek mythology and becomes entangled in a love triangle.

Wikipedia link: en.wikipedia.org/wik...
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Wolf Man (USA,1924). It is a drama film that starred John Gilbert and Norma Shearer, before they signed with the newly formed MGM. This film is now considered lost.

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

#silentfilm #classicfilm #cinema #film #movie
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Snob (USA, 1924). It is a drama film directed by Monta Bell. The film starred Norma Shearer and John Gilbert (prior to their stardom), together with Phyllis Haver, Conrad Nagel, and Hedda Hopper.

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

#silentfilm #cinema #film #movie
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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"The monster was the best friend I ever had."

-Boris Karloff #BOTD
November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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I am the busiest actor. Why? Because an actor either decides he wants to be a star and play the same role over and over,

or be an actor and change all the time.

Franco Nero #BOTD

Nero in Camelot (1967)
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Rodan 1956 空の大怪獸 ラドン
Directed by Ishirō Honda
#filmsky #movies #japan #toho #空の大怪獸ラドン #本多猪四郎
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Rodan 1956 空の大怪獸 ラドン
Directed by Ishirō Honda

Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan attacks the Earth #filmsky #movies #japan #toho #cinema #空の大怪獸ラドン #本多猪四郎
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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November 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM