Mar 2 2012
My Best Girl (1927) Genre: Romance/Comedy/Silent Film Grade: B+ This movie is so cute I just want to scoop it up and hug it. Mary Pickford’s last silent film, it showcases her charm and talent and proves why she was America’s sweetheart. The plot is nothing new or exciting. Maggie Johnson (Pickford) is a stock(…)
Nov 12 2011
Dear Ms. Hambly, The title of this book is what got my attention. I mean, how could it not? Once I saw it, I knew I had to read it. Who’s the Rat God? Who is his bride? What on earth is going on here? If not for her actress sister-in-law Chrysandra Flamande taking her(…)
Jul 22 2011
Her Night of Romance (1924) Genre: Romance/Comedy/Silent Grade: B The Talmadge sisters rocked during the silent era but, for the most part, decided to retire from films once the talkie age arrived. In this film, which is paired by Kino along with “Her Sister from Paris,” Constance Talmadge, who played mainly light, comedic roles, shines.(…)
Aug 20 2010
Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) Genre: Silent Swashbuckler/Romance Grade: B- Based on yet another Rafael Sabatini novel, “Bardelys the Magnificent” must have wowed audiences of 1926 with its dashing star John Gilbert wooing lovely Eleanor Boardman before escaping death at the hands of the evil villain. Long thought lost except for a few key scenes, an(…)
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