silent era

Where to Start with Laurel & Hardy

Posted on by Mark Carnochan
Where to Start with Laurel & Hardy

As long as people keep watching Laurel and Hardy movies, there’ll be no shortage of fans. Here’s where to start with the films of the iconic duo. Article by Mark Carnochan.

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10 Unsung Women Filmmakers of the Silent Era

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10 Unsung Women Filmmakers of the Silent Era

It’s a well-kept secret that women were writing, editing, directing, and producing movies as early as the late 19th century. These are the unsung heroes of the silent era. Article by Cynthia Scott.

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The Enduring Legacy of Stan and Ollie

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The Enduring Legacy of Stan and Ollie

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were beloved by legions of fans and described by legends of comedy as the very best around. What makes Stan and Ollie such an enduring act? Louis B Scheuer explores.

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Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ – 100 Year Anniversary Review

Posted on by Joseph Wade
Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ – 100 Year Anniversary Review

Charlie Chaplin’s seminal feature ‘The Kid’ was released 100 years ago in 1921, and remains a “gently thought-stirring 53 minutes of cinema” according to Joseph Wade in this review.

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An Artist’s Contributions: David Wark Griffith

Posted on by Francesca Amalie Militello
An Artist’s Contributions: David Wark Griffith

Highly influential ‘Broken Blossoms’ and ‘The Birth of a Nation’ director David Wark Griffith is the topic of Francesca Militello’s latest piece in her “An Artist’s Contributions” series. Just how did Griffith influence modern cinema? Find out here.

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