Silent Beauties: 01/21/12

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.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Toto et sa soeur en bombe à Bruxelles - 1910

Country: France
Language: French
Release Date: 1910 (France)
Also known as: Two Kids On a Spree in Brussels
Production Co: Pathé Frères
Sound Mix: Silent
Color: Black and White
Two children attach their trolley to a car and get a free ride around Brussels. They visit the sights of the city and ride the trams. They visit the outskirts of the city and hitch a ride on a milk cart pulled by a muzzled dog.

Brussels Belle Epoque - 1905

Country: Belgium
Brussel tramritje Jubelpark - Anspach - Justitiepaleis 1905

Belgique Pittoresque - 1921

Country: Belgium
(c) Cinémathèque Royale de Belgique
Synopsis: Advertising film, promoting tourist attractions in Belgium.
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