D-13 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I can't believe there is no thread about silent films! and first of all silent films weren't really silent...because you always had a live band play for you and whatnot. Silent films made the audience think more, because without moronic dialog you had to figure out what was going on in each scene. You paid more attention to people's facial expressions and so on. Sound (other than music) ruined film imo. They put in so many add lines in films it's incredible...they are basically doing this because they think we are stupid. here's some history... First silent film was the "sneeze" ....shot by one of Thomas Edison's workers. You guessed it. Him sneezing in 5 seconds. The Arrival of the Mail Train- arrival of the mail train -When this film first came out...people had no idea how to handle the fact that the train looked like it was going to go through the screen. Many people during the film would actually RUN to the back of the room because they thought the train was coming right for them. This also happened at the end of the short film " The Great train Robbery" where the guy with the gun shoots "at" the audience. The mail train...was pretty much the first silent film My fav short film is "He who gets slapped" this was the first movie to show the roaring lion in the beginning of the movie! John Gillbert was in this film, and he's brilliant. You can watch the entire film here: http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=576...earch&plindex=0 Anyone else here a fan of silent films? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I do appreciate some silent films, especially Buster Keaton. Sherlock Jr., The General and Steamboat Bill Jr.. All are hilarious. And he did his own stunts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I like them...especially the horror flicks. Nosferatu, Phantom of the Opera (with Lon Chaney), The cabinet of Dr. Caligari to name a few. Also the Charlie Chaplin films were brilliant as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I love 'em, mostly because I'm a history/nostalgia buff. Any old film offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Buster Keaton was a master of the silent era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Dec 15 2007, 12:14 AM) I like them...especially the horror flicks. Nosferatu, Totally agree with you here QUOTE (Test4vitalsigns)Phantom of the Opera (with Lon Chaney), The cabinet of Dr. Caligari Sadly, not seen these two yet I'll also have to put my hand up and vote for: Metropolis Buster Keaton films Harold Lloyd films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Didn't use to think much of them, but there was a series with Paul Murton about silent films on tv a while ago, caught the end of a few of them where the showed a few longer ones - they were actually pretty good Nice stunts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Chaplin was awesome! The Jazz Singer is another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Lillian Gish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lillian_Gish-edit1.jpg The Wikipedia entry on silent film is worth looking at. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_film Great thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Dec 18 2007, 11:48 AM)QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Dec 15 2007, 12:14 AM) I like them...especially the horror flicks. Nosferatu, Totally agree with you here QUOTE (Test4vitalsigns)Phantom of the Opera (with Lon Chaney), The cabinet of Dr. Caligari Sadly, not seen these two yet I'll also have to put my hand up and vote for: Metropolis Buster Keaton films Harold Lloyd films If you don't mind watching movies online here is "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4...227284081&hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakly Criminal Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Dec 18 2007, 10:48 AM) QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Dec 15 2007, 12:14 AM) I like them...especially the horror flicks. Nosferatu, Totally agree with you here QUOTE (Test4vitalsigns)Phantom of the Opera (with Lon Chaney), The cabinet of Dr. Caligari Sadly, not seen these two yet I'll also have to put my hand up and vote for: Metropolis Buster Keaton films Harold Lloyd films Some of my favorites in there. Particularly Metropolis, which is just loaded with symbolism that translates to today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 And isn't Brigitte Helm (Maria) one of the sexiest women ever to grace celluloid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've always liked them. There is something mysterious to it. Like reading a book, you get to tie some of the loose ends together in your own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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