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Wow! Take a gander at these! Here are some superb High-quality images of original production stills from the rarely seen Lillian Gish feature ANNIE LAURIE (1927)

*Three Original Lobby-Cards TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS (1927)*

Ed, I am completely Snowed In here this afternoon! So I may finish watching this movie shortly. I'll post a review later. Meantime, here are some awesome production stills I just got, courtesy of Bruce Calvert.

Ed, Everyone, Last night I just looked at a little bit of ANNIE LAURIE and I could scarcely believe what I was seeing! The print is beautiful, almost totally pristine, and very sharp and clear! Sadly, it is recorded with a older Camcorder on tape, and the guy was pointing it at a big rounded older style monitor screen, not at a movie screen! On the plus side He seemed to have used a Super-VHS unit I believe? It has that vast blasted counter on the bottom running that should not be there, which is a real pain. Yet based on what else I am seeing, this might just be one of the best prints of any surviving Silent film in existence anywhere! I don't think to many of the long unseen MGM Silents are in this good of condition. I doubt it. 10 minutes into the movie, and I am completely enraptured with the story and gorgeous photography. I agree that Lillian Gish never looked more lovely than when we first see her in this film. Wow! I can imagine a magnificent score in my head, humming it as I'm viewing the picture. I couldn't watch this last night, but boy ANNIE LAURIE has leaped to the very top of my "This must be scored by Warner's list!" I would give anything to see this on TCM! It doesn't need any additional restoration, all it requires is the music.

vitaphony, I have only seen Lina Basquette the Star of THE GODLESS GIRL in one other film. That would be Frank Capra's THE YOUNGER GENERATION (1929), with Ricardo Cortez, and Jean Hersholt. Another partial talkie. As a Silent it is quite good, but the talking sequences really disrupt the pace of the film. They add nothing to it. Basquette apparently had a solid hit with SHOW FOLKS in 1927, which is probably a lost film. I have seen a few posters. Not sure which of her other movies still survive. George Duryea who became a popular Western Star at RKO as Tom Keene was equally good in Allan Dwan's TIDE OF THE EMPIRE (1929) opposite my beloved Renee Adoree. This is another great film that TCM runs from time to time, but not in a good long while. So please put in a request. To me THE GODLESS GIRL is among the very best films of the late Silent period. To describe the picture as being "not an epic" I would consider quite a misnomer. As it most certainly is. Strangely, people either seem to go wild over the movie, or they simply loath it? I think allot of those people are just unfairly looking to chastise De Mille? I can't really see it any other way? Doesn't help that so many people don't believe in Sin these days. Evil is acknowledged, and undeniable, but Sin is not accepted. Fred, I love Pickford's POLLYANNA (1920), and it has never been shown on TCM. Nor has it had a proper DVD release either. The Old AMC ran it a few times Back in the day. I have the long out of print Laser-disc release from Image. Pickford deserves a big tribute in 2009. The year marks the 30th Anniversary of her death. Milestone is releasing POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL, and THE HOODLUM, both new to DVD, plus a newly restored and scored version of SPARROWS.The later with new music by Jeffrey Mark Silverman. This will be a new print, re-mastered in 2006. I'm anxious to see it. I hope there will be a few more titles, but these are the only ones that I know about so far.

Mark, I have only seen Lina Basquette the Star of THE GODLESS GIRL in one other film. That would be Frank Capra's THE YOUNGER GENERATION (1929), with Ricardo Cortez, and Jean Hersholt. Another partial talkie. As a Silent it is quite good, but the talking sequences really disrupt the pace of the film. Basquette apparently had a solid hit with SHOW FOLKS in 1927, which is probably a lost film. I have seen a few posters. Not sure which of her other movies still survive. George Duryea who became a popular Western Star at RKO as Tom Keene was equally good in Allan Dwan's TIDE OF THE EMPIRE (1929) opposite my beloved Renee Adoree. This is another great film that TCM runs from time to time, but not in a good long while. So please put in a request. To me THE GODLESS GIRL is among the very best films of the late Silent period. To describe the picture as being "not an epic" I would consider quite a misnomer. As it most certainly is. Strangely, people either seem to go wild over the movie, or they simply loath it? I think allot of those people are just unfairly looking to chastise De Mille? I can't really see it any other way?

Mark, I just posted this a short time ago in the Silents forum on this website. For those of you wondering where the talking sequences in THE GODLESS GIRL went that Robert Osborne eluded too? Well, they were not there yet. Since this was the 1928 Silent version of the film. Not the later 1929 hybrid. Those scenes hadn't even been produced. Though the Goat-gland tacked on dialogue sequences still survive, I have never seen them. Personally, I'm glad of it. As I understand it, the film was heavily re-edited, and the plot changed somewhat in the partial talkie version. The ending was entirely different too. In short, I wouldn't have liked that. The film in it's original form pretty much what you saw last night, was released as strictly a Silent In August of 1928. Intended to be played with live Orchestra. As the film was a De Mille, it wouldn't have ran in cheap theaters for several months, and probably never did? Since it was subsequently pulled from release and re-vamped. The synchronized track edition came out much later in the Spring of 1929. Carl Davis magnificent score in the Photo-play Productions presentation gives the film truly staggering emotional power. I mean If you weren't moved, than I just don't get it? While some people seem to find the religious overtones and message of the picture heavy-handed, frankly I'm tired of hearing that stuff! This is far less preachy than the vast majority of De Mille's other work. As a staunch Catholic I don't see the film in the same light as some other people do. Rather, I find it most inspiring. I sure hope more people got to see this incredible movie last night. TCM programmer went out of his way to sign the Kevin Brownlow-Patrick Stansbury restoration and Davis scored version. I'm sure at great expense! So if you missed it, that's really a shame. It's a highly impactful motion picture experience, that you overlooked this holiday season. Fred, People seem to either love the film or hate it. I happen to love it. I don't see what De Mille could have done any different. And the movie is nowhere near 3 hours long as you inferred? Exactly how did He "insult everybody"?

For those of you wondering where the talking footage went, it wasn't there yet, since this was the 1928 Silent version of the film. Not the 1929 hybrid. Though the Goat-gland tacked on dialogue sequences still survive, I have never seen them. As I understand it, the film was heavily re-edited, and the plot changed somewhat in the partial talkie version. The ending was entirely different too. The film in it's original form pretty much what you saw last night, was released as strictly a Silent In August of 1928. Intended to be played with live Orchestra. As the film was a De Mille, it wouldn't have ran in cheap theaters for several months, and probably never did? Since it was subsequently pulled from release and re-vamped. The synchronized track edition came out much later in the Spring of 1929. Carl Davis magnificent score in the Photo-play Productions presentation gives the film truly staggering emotional power. I sure hope more people got to see this incredible film last night. TCM programmer went out of his way to sign the Kevin Brownlow-Patrick Stansbury restoration and Davis scored version. I'm sure at great expense! So if you missed it, that's really a shame. Fred, People seem to either love the film or hate it. I happen to love it. I don't see what De Mille could have done any different. And the movie is nowhere near 3 hours long? Exactly how did He "insult everybody"?

TCM just premiered Cecil B. De Mille's THE GODLESS GIRL last night. It has never been shown in the country on Television before. And they ran it with the awesome Carl Davis score which is not on DVD. If you didn't watch this or record it, Shame on you! We also just got a TCM debut of SCROOGE (1970) with Ablert Finney last week. So why are people costantly belly-aching???

Uhg! Very BAD writing in THE SPIRIT movie! In the clip running on MSN, He says, "I'm THE SPIRIT I Beat Up Bad Guys!" Horrible! The Spirit, would never ever say such a thing. Worse Will Eisner would never have wrote as corny a line as that is! Sure hope that rest of the movie is better. I like the actress playing Ellen Dolan. As kid Ellen was one of my great Crushes. Though I prefer her with much longer blonde hair.

*Lina Basquette, "La' Godless Girl"*

krazykatclassics, Yes, I have the set, but that version has only a lone piano score. The Carl Davis orchestral score is far more dramatic and impactful. De Mille was not even involved in the sound re-edit of the picture as I understand it. That was completed by someone else. Here is a vintage Lobby-Card.

The first Silent listed should be King Vidor's THE BIG PARADE (1925). And it isn't even mentioned. Blows virtually every other film on the list out of the water!

The day has come! Cecil B. De Mille's final and perhaps finest Silent feature, THE GODLESS GIRL (1928) with Lina Basquette, Tom Keene, the delightful Marie Prevost, and Noah Beery makes it's TCM, and North American Broadcast premier on TCM's Silent Sunday Nights this evening! Yes, that's Tonight people! This is the 2007 Photo-play Productions Presentation that first ran on Film 4 in Britain last year. It has not been released on DVD in this form. The picture has a brand new score by the great Carl Davis. This film is an absolute Masterpiece. Be sure not to miss the broadcast. Despite what the write-up says in the Silent Sundays Profiles, the feature was originally released in the Summer of 1928, and not 1929. As this is the Silent version not the later re-edited part-talkie hybrid, it is indeed the 1928 cut of the film that TCM will be airing. While some people find the religious overtones and message of the picture heavy-handed, frankly I'm tired of hearing that stuff! This is far less preachy than the vast majority of De Mille's other work. As a staunch Catholic I don't see the film in the same light as some other people do. Rather, I find it most inspiring. The film is an emotional powerhouse. The climax is quite startling. Marie Prevost always underrated, steals as much of the film as she is on camera with her role as the feisty "Mame". Prevost is completely hilarious. Just her mear presence is funny! I won't review the movie now, but be sure to tune in and, or record this one! Again props to TCM programmer for signing a pact with Photo-play Productions to air this great film! *Lina Basquette She's THE GODLESS GIRL*

The day has come! Cecil B. De Mille's final and perhaps finest Silent feature, THE GODLESS GIRL (1928) with Lina Basquette, Tom Keene, the delightful Marie Prevost, and Noah Beery makes it's TCM, and North American Broadcast premier on TCM's Silent Sunday Nights this evening! Yes, that's Tonight people! This is the 2007 Photo-play Productions Presentation that first ran on Film 4 in Britain last year. It has not been released on DVD in this form. The picture has a brand new score by the great Carl Davis. This film is an absolute Masterpiece. Be sure not to miss the broadcast. Despite what the write-up says in the Silent Sundays Profiles, the feature was originally released in the Summer of 1928, and not 1929. As this is the Silent version not the later re-edited part-talkie hybrid, it is indeed the 1928 cut of the film that TCM will be airing. While Basquette wasn't exactly Corinne Griffith, or Delores Costello in the looks department, she still gives a great performance in this film. Keene being billed as George Duryea is excellent as well. While some people find the religious overtones and message of the picture heavy-handed, frankly I'm tired of hearing that stuff! This is far less preachy than the vast majority of De Mille's other work. As a staunch Catholic I don't see the film in the same light as some other people do. Rather, I find it most inspiring. The film is an emotional powerhouse. The climax is quite startling. Marie Prevost steals as much of the film as she is on camera as the feisty "Mame". Prevost is completely hilarious. Just her mear presence is funny! I won't review the movie now, but be sure to tune in and, or record this one! *Lina Basquette She's THE GODLESS GIRL*

Ed, Yeah, I got your package on Friday. I didn't open it until today though. Yes the low-lighting scenes were really in the shadows, but most of it I could see pretty well. This was clearly not done by the same people as THE CARDBOARD LOVER had been. The counter was not the same, and on the opposite side of the screen. it was also allot bigger than Forgotten Films used to use. The story was cute, but it seemed none of the characters were ever really fully developed, where they? Even Tillie. They were all just kind of there. But it was very entertaining nevertheless. George K. Arthur was really good, in a very different role for him. Maybe not one of Marion's best feature's, but still worthy of a fresh transfer and a nice musical score.

Could you perhaps mean THE THORN BIRDS? That was an ABC Mini-series with Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward.

These are just a few of the ladies. *Renee Adoree* *Delores Costello* *Corinne Griffith* *Colleen Moore* *Esther Ralston* *Marion Davies* *Bessie Love*

> {quote:title=faceinthecrowd wrote:}{quote} > If TV series are eligible for this thread, the choice is easy. > There are two who reside on Mount Olympus, and they deserve to be on a post all their own: > > Emma Peel on THE AVENGERS > > Servalan on BLAKE'S 7 faceinthecrowd, Every guy had a Crush on Emma Peel (Diana Rigg). Certainly me. But I also love Purdey (Joanna Lumley), in the THE NEW AVENGERS. Tara King (Linda Thorson) could look good, they just never settled on a hair style. I'll admit all three are in my Video game. Looks just like them too. When I was a kid I pretty much thought Diana Rigg, and Jacqueline Bissett were the only two women in the World! Well, maybe Natalie Wood? *Purdey (Joanna Lumley) Feeling A Bit Steed*

What a complete joke! I mean all that money could have went to the cause of film preservation instead.

Ed, Well, I just watched this one and loved it. Several months ago someone else had mentioned that it wasn't very good. I enjoyed this film greatly. Marion is always so much fun. How I would relish seeing a top flight transfer, and a TCM premier. Either this one, or THE FAIR-CO ED, preferably both of them! I will write a full review later when I have a little more time.

*Corinne Griffith, Those Eyes, That Face!* *Marion Davies With Very Short Hair* *John Gilbert With One Time Wife Leatrice Joy* *Jetta Goudal, Guitar Mistress* *Lina Basquette She's The Godless Girl*

Mike, Wow! These posters are really great. I never had a single one from either UNDERWORLD, or TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS before! Awesome stuff! The other one's you posted on GAOH are suberb too!

Ed, Yes, ACE OF HEARTS is in the Chaney set. I have EVE'S LEAVES so don't worry about that one. I also have a A TALE OF TWO WORLDS.