Silent Beauties: 08/05/12

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.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Holdup of the Rocky Mountain Express - 1906

Country: United States

Language: English

Director: Edwin S. Porter

Release Date: 30 June 1906 (USA)

Production Co: American Mutoscope & Biograph

Sound Mix: Silent

Color: Black and White

Plot Keywords: Train Robbery | Railroad

Genres: Crime | Drama | Short | Western

An early film drama shot on an actual railroad line in Phoenicia, NY in the Catskills.

The Salmon Run - 1927

Country: United States

A Fox Varieties film from 1927 about salmon in the natural habitat.

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