Silent Film

How Mary Pickford became Hollywood's first millionaire- I got what no one else wanted

How Mary Pickford became Hollywood’s first millionaire: “I got what no one else wanted”

Pioneering.

Mar 5, 2025

Oscars - Academy Awards - Oscar - Statue - 2023

The only silent movie to win the Oscar for ‘Best Picture’

It’s not what you think.

Feb 28, 2025

'Häxan'- the silent masterpiece that caused worldwide controversy - 1922

‘Häxan’: the silent masterpiece that caused worldwide controversy

A discomforting viewing experience.

Emily Ruuskanen

Feb 21, 2025

Margot Robbie - 2023 - Actor

Margot Robbie names her favourite silent film: “Better than 90% of movies I’ve seen in my life”

“A masterpiece.”

Feb 12, 2025

Alfred Hitchcock - Director

What was the first sound film made by Alfred Hitchcock?

A cinematic icon.

Jan 16, 2025

The Dark Side of Hollywood- Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American Hollywood star

The Dark Side of Hollywood: Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American Hollywood star

An mesmerising screen presence

Dec 6, 2024

Alfred Hitchcock - Director

What was the first movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock?

Back in the 1920s.

Nov 28, 2024

Charlie Chaplin on the enduring appeal of 'The Tramp'

Charlie Chaplin on the enduring appeal of ‘The Tramp’

The story behind a comedic giant.

Sep 18, 2024

Jehnny Beth - Musician - Steve Gullick

Louise Brooks: The silent era icon who greatly inspired Jehnny Beth

A pioneer…

Aug 10, 2024

Alfred Hitchcock - 'The Birds'

What was the first movie Alfred Hitchcock ever made?

His first reel movie.

Jul 31, 2024

Charlie Chaplin once entered a Chaplin lookalike contest

Charlie Chaplin once named his favourite Charlie Chaplin movie: “A real comedy”

A classic.

Jul 27, 2024

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The end of an era: Hollywood’s final silent movie

Cinema’s evolution couldn’t be outrun.

Jul 9, 2024