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.
Friday, August 12, 2011
The Little Girl Next Door - 1912
The Little Girl Next Door: One reel, approx. 1,000 feet, released November 1, 1912
Tragic drama with a moral lesson, features the "Thanhouser Twins" Marion and Madeline Fairbanks.
Directed by Lucius Henderson. Scenario by Philip Lonergan.
Print source: Essex Films, 14 minutes, 20 seconds.
Cast: William Garwood (the husband), Marguerite Snow (the wife), Marion and Madeline Fairbanks (Helen Randall and Ruth Foster), William Russell (the other father).
Original music composed and performed by Ray Brubacher thanhouser.org/people/Rayb.htm.
The “Thanhouser Twins,” Marion and Madeline Fairbanks, are featured in this tragic drama with a moral lesson. Although limited by the constraints of one-reel storytelling, the scenario (the first by Philip Lonergan, the brother of story department head Lloyd Lonergan) is a well-rounded and engaging one. The naturalistic acting is quite sophisticated for the time.
Source: www.thanhouser.org
For futher information on films by Thanhouser, visit the site above. Let’s keep memories of this great studio alive.
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