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.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
One Hundred Percent American - 1918
Country: USA
Release Date: 5 October 1918 (USA)
Also Known As: 100% American USA (alternative spelling)
100% Canadian Canada (English title)
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA; Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
Director: Arthur Rosson
Stars: Mary Pickford, Loretta Blake and Theodore Reed
A fund-raising short for the United States Fourth Liberty Loan Drive in World War I.
Mary Pickford was a Canadian citizen when this film was made, and when it was released in Canada to support the Canadian war bond drive, it was retitled '100% Canadian'.
A girl wants to go to a ball, admission one Liberty Bond, but rather than go herself, she loans the bond to a girlfriend. A soldier and a sailor find out and take her to the ball with them.
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