Silent Beauties: 07/30/12

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.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Princeton University - Class of 1888's 40th Reunion - 1928

From the Princeton University Archives: Annotated silent movie of the Class of 1888's 40th's reunion. Scenes include P-rade and sunday afternoon gathering at the residence of Prof. F. McClure '88.

This film is discussed in the audiovisual blog of the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, which holds the archives of Princeton University. For more information or to comment on this film visit http://blogs.princeton.edu/reelmudd/2011/02/commencement-and-reunions-in-1928... .

Princeton University - Class of 1895's 20th and 30th reunion, 1915 and 1925

From the Princeton University Archives: Annotated silent film of the Class of 1895's 20th reunion in 1915 and 30th reunion (5:26) in 1925. The contents of the second reel, referred to at the end of the film, were not found on the footage.

This 16mm film is discussed in the audiovisual blog of the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, which holds the archives of Princeton University. For more information or to comment on this film visit http://blogs.princeton.edu/reelmudd/2011/05/reunions-reunions-1915-219.html .