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, April 15, 2012
Making of a Newspaper - 1924
Country: United States
Silent short documentary about newspapers and how they are made. Rather intriguing considering newspapers are quickly becoming a thing of the past.
This movie is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives
License: Public Domain Allocation
How Money Is Made - 1920
Country: Canada
The making of coins at Canada's Royal Mint, 1920.
This fascinating vintage silent film from 1920 traces the journey of gold and silver bars, through oil-burning furnaces and heavy rollers and friction-drive presses, to finished coins in the Royal Mint of Canada, “where the metal becomes converted into ‘coin of the realm.’” Bonus points for the endearing attempts at comic relief in the title cards.
Wheels of Progress - 1927
Country: United States
Vintage Automobile Film
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Agriculture, Educational Film Service Reviews the history of transportation in the U.S. and promotes the economic and social benefits of more and better public roads..
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