In this film, David Wark Griffith tells four stories in parallel, three from history, and one fictional modern one. The historical episodes are the fall of ancient Babylon, the crucifixion of Christ, and the St. Bartholomew’s Day massacre of the Huguenots. The modern story tracks a young woman and man that find each other but seem to be fated to lose Continue reading…
silents
The modern high-rise, impersonal megapolis has been created by dominant capitalist Fredersen (Alfred Abel) along with his evil inventor Rotwang (Klein-Rogge). The capitalist and his “court” live up high, in a place of godlike, Olympian imagery. Continue reading…
Last silent by Charlie Chaplin. He is the Little Tramp Continue reading…
This movie began as a silent, then the producers decided to switch Continue reading…
Alfred Hitchcock silent, based on Noel Coward play. Continue reading…
This was the last silent movie by Buster Keaton. Talkies were Continue reading…
Unlike Gold Rush, this silent is, apart from a perky soundtrack with piano Continue reading…
