There's something inherently romantic about old silent movies. They're transcendent--made a long time ago, but somehow connected to the world we see every day because of the silence. Their visual language transcends the era. And some of the best movies ever made are silent. There are many famous silent films, but which ones are the best? And how do you watch silent movies? Today, we're going to talk about the silent era of films. We'll look at its famous actors, directors, and films. And I'll try to compile a list of silent films that you should definitely watch. But don't look for them on Netflix. Their selection is lacking. So let's get started. Mary Pickford The Best Silent Films of All Time To find the best silent films of all time, I scoured the internet and Criterion collection. I wanted to share my personal favorites, but also I wanted to spend some time seeing new movies as well. Along the way, I learned a lot about the silent era. What Is a Silent Film? A silent film is a film with no audible dialogue. They tell stories using emotion visually. Dialogue and beats can also be conveyed using title cards to signify important events or pieces of information. Sometimes they are called "mute films." Many of these movies had musical accompaniment. Either piano players in movie houses or even small orchestras in larger cities. Buster Keaton Credit: Criterion When Was the Silent Era? The so-called silent era of cinema...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Sunday, 8 September, 2024