This site is dedicated to the preservation of memory of silent films. Although they were quite important in the evolution of cinema, they remain virtually forgotten nowadays. Since the best way to understand the present is taking an attentive look at the past, here you have some movies, pictures, interviews, etc. on silent cinema. Some occasional material on sound films will also be presented. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit more about the beauty and sheer fun of these golden oldies.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Episodes in the Life of a Gin Bottle - 1920s
1920s temperance film warning of the dangers of alcohol abuse. (silent)
A bottle is blown and moulded. Women gives man a bottle, he drinks. She goes through stage door. At dressing room mirror, the "spirit" (a man) tempts her to drink. She keeps drinking. Men sit around card table gambling, man with visor hands around a bottle, a gambling den or speakeasy. Housewife kisses children and husband goodbye outside house. A man arrives with gin at back door. Very poor couple drink gin from tea cups. Man goes mad, bangs his head against wall. Women sees skull in bottle and drops it. Man who looks like Dracula has end credits superimposed over him.
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