The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Film Podcast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Joan of Arc" in 1900. Directed by Georges Méliès and starring Jeanne d'Alcy and Jeanne Calvière.

For the second of three episodes, the Golden Silent Films Podcast remains in France as part of our "World Tour '24."

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The Golden Silent Films Podcast is about to hit the road and take the show to the Columbus Moving Picture Show Convention over Memorial Day weekend. This is a quick preview of what to expect content-wise as we spend the weekend watching an insane amount of silent and classic films.

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France has an incredible history of silent film. Many of the technical advances and creative trailblazers that make film what it is today were born on French soil. From innovators like the Lumiere's and Melies to visionaries like Guy-Blache and Gance, some of the most creative minds have honed their craft producing legendary French films. This episode honors their contributions to silent film and film in general.

This trip to France is the fourth stop of the Golden Silent Films Podcast season-long "World Tour '24" event!

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To celebrate the birthday of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin on April 16, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the earliest years of "The Little Tramp." His upbringing is a tale of tumult and heartache that eventually leads him from the workhouses of London to the lights of Vaudeville stages, all by the age of 11.

This is the first in a series looking back at the life of Charlie Chaplin. Each episode in the series will break down a segment of his life, ultimately painting a picture of one of the biggest names of the silent era.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Dragon Painter" in 1919. Directed by William Worthington and starring Tsuru Aoki and Sessue Hayakawa.

This is the third stop of our "World Tour '24" and we dive into some of the best film talents to come from Japan.

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A discussion about and look into the life of Swedish author, Selma Lagerlof. Lagerlof's works would be adapted into some of the greatest silent films of all time, ushering in the Golden Age of Swedish Film.

This is the second stop of our "World Tour '24" adventure, taking in Sweden once more. In addition to a Lagerlof biography, we also dive into the earliest film adaptations of her works.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Phantom Carriage" in 1921. Directed by Victor Sjostrom and starring Sjostrom and Astrid Holm.

Also, this stop in Sweden is the first of our "World Tour '24". In addition to the film breakdown, we look at the history of Swedish film, silents and beyond. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that inspired the novel, "From Dust to Stardust: A Novel," written by Kathleen Rooney. This historical fiction novel follows the life of Colleen Moore through the lens of Doreen O'Dare.

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A remade discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Battle of the Sexes" in 1928. Photographed by Karl Struss and starring Phyllis Haver, Belle Bennett and Don Alvarado.

This episode is a complete remake of our first full-length episode from three years ago and contains new biographies, behind-the-scenes stories and a deeper look into the film itself.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" in 2023. Directed by Andre Ovredal and starring Corey Hawkins, Javier Botet and David Dastmalchian.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Edgar Allen Poe" in 1909. Directed by D.W. Griffith, filmed by Billy Bitzer and starring Herbert Yost and Linda Arvidson.

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A discussion about and look into the events surrounding the 2023 editions of Silent Movie Day and the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival. The films we discuss in this episode are "Safety Last," "The Johnstown Flood," "Wings" and a variety of silent Shakespeare shorts. We also look at Pittsburgh silent film history from a number of historic Pittsburgh movie houses.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and influences that came together to inspire F.W. Murnau's scenes aboard the schooner, Empusa, in his 1922 film, "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror." The episode also dives into the history of ghost ships and Bram Stoker's creation of the Demeter in his 1897 novel, "Dracula."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Princess Nicotine; or the Smoke Fairy" in 1909. Directed by J. Stuart Blackton and filmed by Tony Gaudio and starring Gladys Hulette and Paul Panzer.

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This special episode takes a look at the inventing exploits of silent film star Alan Hale. From theater seats to car braking systems and greaseless potato chips, Hale was a man full of ideas with a career in his lab every bit as fulfilling as his work in Hollywood. In addition, we take a look at the history of the National Inventors Council.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Mud and Sand" in 1922. Directed by Gilbert Pratt and starring Stan Laurel, Mae Dahlberg and Leona Anderson.

This episode also delves into the tumultuous common-law relationship between Stan Laurel and Mae Dahlberg. We cover their lives before, during and after the two co-starred in "Mud and Sand."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Blood and Sand" in 1922. Directed by Fred Niblo and starring Rudolph Valentino, Lila Lee and Nita Naldi. Based on the novel written by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "A Submarine Pirate" in 1915. Directed by Charles Avery and Syd Chaplin and starring Syd Chaplin and Wesley Ruggles. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Down on the Farm" in 1920. Produced by Mack Sennett and co-directed by Erle C. Kenton and Ray Gray and starring Louise Fazenda, Harry Gribbon and James Finlayson. This episode serves as the Season 3 premier!

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent Christmas-themed short, "Santa Claus vs. Cupid: A Christmas Story" in 1915. Directed by Will Louis and written by Alan Crosland and starring Raymond McKee. Also includes the 1901 short, "A Holiday Pageant at Home."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Crossroads of Youth" in 1934.  Directed by Ahn Jong Hwa and starring Lee Won Yong. This episode also covers the November 5, 2022, performance of "Crossroads of Youth" at the University of Pittsburgh. Also included is an interview with Dr. Areum Jeong. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht” in 1979. Directed by Werner Herzog and starring Bruno Ganz, Isabelle Adjani and Klaus Kinski.  Episode 3 of the Golden Silent Films Podcast "Nosferatu-verse." Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

Hello, everybody and welcome to the theatre of the Golden Silent Films Podcast. Each episode we dive into all things silent film and silent film adjacent. We look into the lives of the famous AND the fascinating. We regale you with tales from all of the well-known, lesser known and unknown corners of the silent world.

The Golden Silent Films Podcast brings you breakdowns of some of the biggest names and films in cinematic history. And it's inside those stories where we dig a little deeper. Want to know the history of the nose job? Want to meet the world's most famous "Wonder Horse" or the grandfather of modern stunts-manship? Or even where your favorite silent film personalities are buried? We've got you covered.

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is available on all podcast outlets and we look forward to celebrating the magic of silent cinema with all of you. And remember, the silents are golden and the talkies are just a fad.

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A discussion about and look into the life and times of silent film star, Francis X. Bushman. Born January 10, 1883 - Died August 23, 1966. Also, bonus discussion of 1914's "Dawn and Twilight" starring Francis X. Bushman. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make the silent short, "Mighty Like a Moose," in 1926. Directed by Leo McCarey and starring Charley Chase and Vivien Oakland.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Lost World," in 1925. Directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Wallace Beery, Bessie Love and Bull Montana. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent short, "Sailors, Beware!" in 1927. Directed by Fred Guiol and starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Anita Garvin.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Wings" in 1927. Directed by William A. Wellman and starring Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen and Clara Bow.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the locations and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "He Did and He Didn't" in 1916. Filmed in Fort Lee, New Jersey and starring Mabel Normand, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Al St. John.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Extra Girl" in 1923. Directed by F. Richard Jones and starring Mabel Normand and Ralph Graves. Also includes the 1915 short, "Wished on Mabel," also starring Mabel Normand. 

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Cheat" in 1915. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Sessue Hayakawa, Fannie Ward and Jack Dean.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" in 1916. Directed by Stuart Paton and starring Allen Holubar, Jane Gail and Matt Moore.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Headin' Home" in 1920. Directed by Lawrence C. Windom and starring Babe Ruth, Ralf Harolde and Ruth Taylor.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Ella Cinders" in 1926. Directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Colleen Moore and Lloyd Hughes.

Welcome to The Golden Silents Podcast! This is a podcast diving headfirst into all things silent film and silent film adjacent. Episodes of The Golden Silents Podcast will vary from specific movie breakdowns and discussions to full length biography episodes of the icon's who make these films and this genre so classic.

Please check out The Golden Silents Podcast on Instagram at goldensilentscast and on Twitter by searching goldensilentscast or @goldensilents1. On these sites, learn about past and upcoming episodes and other show related content. And remember, the silents are golden and the talkies are just a fad!

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Cobra" in 1925. Directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Rudolph Valentino and Nita Naldi.