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Ed, THAT CERTAIN THING, is a Sunrise Silents release. This is a Columbia feature from 1928, directed by Frank Capra, with Viola, and Ralph Graves. I don't think I have seen THE TRESSPASSER before? Tell Kevin thank you so much for WINGS. Now we need a copy of the Photo-play version of THE WEDDING MARCH where the title-cards are in English, and not Italian. I'm sure He must have that too. The Gangster movie Documentary TCM just premiered had footage from Josef' Von Sternberg's UNDERWORLD! Beautiful print quality too, and courtesy of Paramount pictures! Imagine that? I know the film has been touring in a new 35 Millimeter print with Alloy Orchestra. Maybe there is a chance that TCM might try to obtain the rights in the future? They mentioned THE PENALTY briefly too. Surprisingly THE RACKET was left out of the mix.

I haven't posted any photos in several days. so here are a few I had not gotten around to before. *Marion Davies, Young Tom-Boy Portrait.* *Colleen Moore, Sylistic Background* *Colleen Moore, Just Thinking Of You* *Clara Bow, Tricks And Treats!* *Clara Bow, Beware The Microphone!* *Billie Dove, Heart Attack Dress!* *Billie Dove, Plenty Popular!* *Laura La Plante, Sunrise Silents Cover.*

Ed, Haven't seen LANDMARKS OF EARLY CINEMA. Although I have THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY on a couple of collections I think? Thames HOLLYWOOD is of course a fabulous documentary series that has to be released on DVD. Haven't posted any photos in several days. so here are a few I had not gotten around to before. *Marion Davies, Young Tom-Boy Portrait.* *Colleen Moore, Sylistic Background* *Colleen Moore, Just Thinking Of You* *Clara Bow, Tricks And Treats!* *Clara Bow, Beware The Microphone!* *Billie Dove, Heart Attack Dress!* *Billie Dove, Plenty Popular!* *Laura La Plante, Sunrise Silents Cover.*

smokey15, I would say it's possible we could be seeing a TCM debut of this film by perhaps March or April? If we are lucky, it will run in Prime-time too. Although it could easily slip into the Summer months. Flicker Alley tentatively is targeting a late Spring DVD release. I hope it's sooner, but it will probably be pushed back. When I spoke with Rodney Sauer of Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra a month or so ago, He told me that they were busy working on a score. He estimated this would take another 2 and half to 3 months before it was completed. Then they will need to have a recording session. The good news is that it is forth coming. Gilbert's MONTE CRISTO is coming too, and possibly 12 MILES OUT. We are more likely to see that movie than either MAN, WOMAN & SIN or THE COSSACKS, because of the presence of Joan Crawford. Any of those would be great. THE COSSACKS is fantastic! . I am far more concerned with when the new restoration of THE BIG PARADE can finally be seen on TCM, than I am BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT! I sure hope it will be sooner rather than later 4 years, going on 5 is plenty long enough already! This film needs to be made ready as soon as possible. It should be a top priority. The older Thames version hasn't run since Memorial Day 2004, because the new version was expected to be ready for broadcast a long time ago. Probably by 2006. The film was supposed to have been out on DVD before the end of 2005 for this pictures 80th Anniversary. As we all know that never happened. Here it's going to be 2009, and we are still waiting for a film restored in 2004! That's a bit much! Hopefully, the score is ready to go now. It wasn't just three months ago. And with any luck, this will be a reprisal of the 1925 Axt-Mendoza original, by Robert Israel and His Orchestra. 2009 is the 85 Anniversary of MGM so THE BIG PARADE has got to be shown on TCM, and released on DVD.

The Return Of Christian de Bardelys! "THE MAGNIFICENT ONE"! No sir, You Can't Keep a Good Rogue Down! "The Marquis de Bardelys", "Christian de Bardelys" otherwise known as "BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT" has at long last returned after over 40 years, for an encore! This 1926 King Vidor Production Starring the Top Male Romantic/Adventure screen Idol of the day John Gilbert, has literally returned from the very dust. In 1965, A epic fire decimated the vaults of MGM, wiping out several of the studios biggest films of the Silent Era. Destroying both negatives, and prints. BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT was among these casualties. It has remained a highly sought after lost film since. Made at the height of Gilbert's popularity and box-office prowess. Finally, just last year a forgotten 35 millimeter print turned up in France. David Shepard's Film Preservation Associates, and Lobster Films of Paris wasted no time. They begin an extensive restoration only a few weeks after the print was uncovered. I only wish that other titles would receive as much consideration. Last Sunday, the newly restored film made it's World Television Premier on France 3 in Europe. The film is not complete as the third reel of this 8 reel feature regrettably could not be selvedge. It has been skillfully re-created using various production stills, and titles derived from the original shooting script of the picture. I have just seen the movie, in-fact I watched it twice already. It's a shame that the missing footage is so pivotal to the story line. The stills are very well done, but oh for that missing reel! Maybe 12-15 minutes is not there? I had heard reports it was only about 5 minutes missing, but it has to be more than this. And an awfully lot happens during those missing sequences. I enjoyed the film very much. The tale takes place in XVIIth century France under the reign of Louis XIII. "Christian de Bardely's" is a constant source of Gossip, and wonder. A much loved by the ladies, much loathed by their Husbands Wife stealer, and a favorite of the nobility in the Royal court. An expert fencer, and a first class athlete, few can compete with his physical prowess, and skills. This almost seemed like a combination of two John Barrymore features, DON JUAN, and THE BELOVED ROGUE, and yet it was released before both of them, I believe? There is allot of Barrymore, and even touch of Fairbanks in Gilbert's superb performance here. He handles the light comedy well, and it is perfectly blended with the romantic sequences swashbuckling, and romance! King Vidor is one of Hollywood's great woefully under-rated talents. He made many outstanding films and clearly does not get the overall recognition that he justly deserves. It certainly doesn't help that none of his Silent films, even such Masterpieces as THE BIG PARADE, and THE CROWD are on official DVD to date. On route to settle a wager of honor, made by Bardleys long time rival "Count Comte Chatellerault". BARDELYS and his caravan come across a dying man. Who gives him a necklace to take to his Fianc?e, Only knowing the man's name, but not understanding the circumstance involved, He heads for an Inn to try and find out more from the people of the village. The Kings guards enter obviously looking for someone. This must be the man, the description is the same. As they enquire as to who He is BARDLEYS becomes agitated. "Is it possible you do not know who I am?", Leader of the guards replies "Who Are you?" To which He boldly professes I am Rene' De Lesperon!" the name that the dying stranger had given him. "Ren' De Lespernon, for crimes against the King, you are under arrest for high treason!" Oh, oh, Bardelys is in a spot, He makes a break for it, managing to fend of the guards, and escape, but is wounded in the process. Pursued, He stumbles unto a prominent residence, owned by rebel supporters. There He receives assistance from a vision of a woman, who tends to his wounds, and hides him from the inquiring Captain of the guard, who Storms in, following a trial of blood, and her father. Lordy Mama! Eleanor Boardman as the heroine, the Lady "Roxalanne de Lavedan" looked exceptionally beautiful! Wow! This was around the time that Eleanor became the second Mrs. Vidor. The fair Lady Roxallanne is perhaps the one Woman who may be able to tame Christian's restless heart. Though when they meet neither knows who the other is. Spurned by the Marquis great rival at Court, She is in-fact the very Woman He has pledged his Estate to win within three months time. He is unaware of her identity. Meantime, she and later her father believe him to be the leader of a people's up-rising against the King, and the general aristocracy, of which Bardelys is most definitely a part of. During his convalescence from an injury sustained from falling from a balcony, and just as the Romance between the couple begins to sizzle, Baredlys is mistaken for the rebel leader "Mousier de Lesperon", who's name Bardelys has posthumously assumed, he is arrested for the crime of High Treason! Now He may face the gallows, and public execution! Only one person Christian's dastardly rival 'The Count" can put a stop to it! Naturally, He has no intention of doing so, or of losing the bet! What happens now??? Karl Dane's scenes as Christian's right hand man, seem to be lost? He only appeared for maybe a split second or two. Although featured prominently in the stills from the lost footage. His future Comedy partner George K Arthur, has a much more prominent role. The remainder of supporting cast, particularly Roy D'Arcy as Gilbert's embittered rival the are superb. All and all BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT while certainly not Gilbert or Vidor's best, is still pretty darn good! And who knows where it might rate in it's entirety? On France 3, Antonio Coppola provided an original Piano score, and it was remarkably good. However, the up coming TCM version, and the Flicker Alley DVD release, will feature a score by Rodney Sauer and his Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. In all honesty, I wouldn't mind the Coppola score being included too, as an alternate track. It was quite memorable

The Return Of Christian de Bardelys! "THE MAGNIFICENT ONE"! No sir, You Can't Keep a Good Rogue Down! "The Marquis de Bardelys", "Christian de Bardelys" otherwise known as "BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT" has at long last returned after over 40 years, for an encore! This 1926 King Vidor Production Starring the Top Male Romantic/Adventure screen Idol of the day John Gilbert, has literally returned from the very dust. In 1965, A epic fire decimated the vaults of MGM, wiping out several of the studios biggest films of the Silent Era. Destroying both negatives, and prints. BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT was among these casualties. It has remained a highly sought after lost film since. Made at the height of Gilbert's popularity and box-office prowess. Finally, just last year a forgotten 35 millimeter print turned up in France. David Shepard's Film Preservation Associates, and Lobster Films of Paris wasted no time. They begin an extensive restoration only a few weeks after the print was uncovered. I only wish that other titles would receive as much consideration. Last Sunday, the newly restored film made it's World Television Premier on France 3 in Europe. The film is not complete as the third reel of this 8 reel feature regrettably could not be selvedge. It has been skillfully re-created using various production stills, and titles derived from the original shooting script of the picture. I have just seen the movie, in-fact I watched it twice already. It's a shame that the missing footage is so pivotal to the story line. The stills are very well done, but oh for that missing reel! Maybe 12-15 minutes is not there? I had heard reports it was only about 5 minutes missing, but it has to be more than this. And an awfully lot happens during those missing sequences. I enjoyed the film very much. The tale takes place in XVIIth century France under the reign of Louis XIII. "Christian de Bardely's" is a constant source of Gossip, and wonder. A much loved by the ladies, much loathed by their Husbands Wife stealer, and a favorite of the nobility in the Royal court. An expert fencer, and a first class athlete, few can compete with his physical prowess, and skills. This almost seemed like a combination of two John Barrymore features, DON JUAN, and THE BELOVED ROGUE, and yet it was released before both of them, I believe? There is allot of Barrymore, and even touch of Fairbanks in Gilbert's superb performance here. He handles the light comedy well, and it is perfectly blended with the romantic sequences swashbuckling, and romance! King Vidor is one of Hollywood's great woefully under-rated talents. He made many outstanding films and clearly does not get the overall recognition that he justly deserves. It certainly doesn't help that none of his Silent films, even such Masterpieces as THE BIG PARADE, and THE CROWD are on official DVD to date. On route to settle a wager of honor, made by Bardleys long time rival "Count Comte Chatellerault". BARDELYS and his caravan come across a dying man. Who gives him a necklace to take to his Fianc?e, Only knowing the man's name, but not understanding the circumstance involved, He heads for an Inn to try and find out more from the people of the village. The Kings guards enter obviously looking for someone. This must be the man, the description is the same. As they enquire as to who He is BARDLEYS becomes agitated. "Is it possible you do not know who I am?", Leader of the guards replies "Who Are you?" To which He boldly professes I am Rene' De Lesperon!" the name that the dying stranger had given him. "Ren' De Lespernon, for crimes against the King, you are under arrest for high treason!" Oh, oh, Bardelys is in a spot, He makes a break for it, managing to fend of the guards, and escape, but is wounded in the process. Pursued, He stumbles unto a prominent residence, owned by rebel supporters. There He receives assistance from a vision of a woman, who tends to his wounds, and hides him from the inquiring Captain of the guard, who Storms in, following a trial of blood, and her father. Lordy Mama! Eleanor Boardman as the heroine, the Lady "Roxalanne de Lavedan" looked exceptionally beautiful! Wow! This was around the time that Eleanor became the second Mrs. Vidor. The fair Lady Roxallanne is perhaps the one Woman who may be able to tame Christian's restless heart. Though when they meet neither knows who the other is. Spurned by the Marquis great rival at Court, She is in-fact the very Woman He has pledged his Estate to win within three months time. He is unaware of her identity. Meantime, she and later her father believe him to be the leader of a people's up-rising against the King, and the general aristocracy, of which Bardelys is most definitely a part of. During his convalescence from an injury sustained from falling from a balcony, and just as the Romance between the couple begins to sizzle, Baredlys is mistaken for the rebel leader "Mousier de Lesperon", who's name Bardelys has posthumously assumed, he is arrested for the crime of High Treason! Now He may face the gallows, and public execution! Only one person Christian's dastardly rival 'The Count" can put a stop to it! Naturally, He has no intention of doing so, or of losing the bet! What happens now??? Karl Dane's scenes as Christian's right hand man, seem to be lost? He only appeared for maybe a split second or two. Although featured prominently in the stills from the lost footage. His future Comedy partner George K Arthur, has a much more prominent role. The remainder of supporting cast, particularly Roy D'Arcy as Gilbert's embittered rival the are superb. All and all BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT while certainly not Gilbert or Vidor's best, is still pretty darn good! And who knows where it might rate in it's entirety? On France 3, Antonio Coppola provided an original Piano score, and it was remarkably good. However, the up coming TCM version, and the Flicker Alley DVD release, will feature a score by Rodney Sauer and his Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. In all honesty, I wouldn't mind the Coppola score being included too, as an alternate track. It was quite memorable

Say, has anyone caught this? TCM has been running a thoughtful promo for Lon Chaney's classic THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) which airs this week on Silent Sunday Nights. Lon's Great, Grand Son is actually featured. While this is wonderful, unfortunately, the promotional spot includes two inexplicable errors. Firstly the film was released in 1923, not as the graphic reads 1928? The other is the clips shown are taken from allot older, far less complete, and poorer quality restoration than TCM currently airs? The last two times they ran this feature it was the 2006 David Shepard 2-hour restoration, released approximately a year ago as The Ultimate Edition Hunchback, on DVD by Image Entertainment. The clips seen in the promo, which I haven't seen before, but I am assuming, is some years old contain footage of an old Janus films print? Pretty confusing?

nosound, Thanks much for this link on FORBIDDEN HOURS. Please send this information to Silent Era. com so they can update their listings. They still have this picture's Status listed as "Unknown". I would like to see some information indicating that the movie has been seen since 2001, or 2002 though? On Nitreville they thought that I was mistaken? Will see what they say now? Where is the Link on THE BLOODSHIP? They need to know about this too.

nosound, Unless I can't see, Silent Era. Com does not even have BLOOD SHIP among it's listings anyplace? I will keep on looking.

nosound, Yeah, I have been told earlier this evening that TRIUMPH was actually found a few years back. This was the first that I had heard about it though. Woo-hoo! Anything with Jacqueline Logan sounds good to me! Give me some details! Not another Paramount title is it??? I sure hope not! Now find some Corinne Griffith movies already!!!

What a Silly List!

Angie, I knew that Eagles made very few films spread over a number of years. Yes, John Gilbert's character is a definite reproach for him. I can imagine audience being somewhat taken a back by it. They were used to seeing him as the dashing hero. IN MAN, WOMAN, & SIN He plays a shy, timid, and reserved, young man raised by his Saintly Mother, and no mention of who his Father had been is even brought up. However, I was under the impression that film did well under the circumstances. Eagels being fired well before the movie was completed, explains allot about why this film is so short, just over an hour long. And why the story needed to wrap up so quickly. Undoubtedly, allot of planned material had to be scraped. The Trial footage is barely there at all. Yet through skillful editing they were still able to convey that part of the story quite well. Still one wonders what the film might have been had more of the second half of the picture actually been produced? What a shame that it never happened. Besides RAIN'S "SADIE THOMPSON", two of Eagels other Broadway hits successes were also made into films. Both in 1928. THE OUTCAST starred Corinne Griffith, While Marion Davies mooned in THE CARDBOARD LOVER over Nils Asther. Eagles part was portrayed by Jetta Goudal. One of the great Davies comedies, and boy would I love to see this one restored and broadcast in a nice print on TCM.

Wow! this is big, big, news! According to Silentera.com Josef' Von Sternberg's long lost feature,THE EXQUISITE SINNER (1926) Starring Renee Adoree, and Conrad Nagle, and with a young Myrna Loy in the cast, has been found complete in the MGM-United Artists archive! Man what I wouldn't give to see Renee in a film with a title like that! (Whoops!) This is Von Sternberg after THE SALVATION HUNTERS (1925), but before UNDERWORLD (1927)! So, definitely a major, major find! Apparently, they ran across the movie while searching for LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT AKA "THE HYPNOTIST"? I wish I knew what kind of shape the film were in, but I dont have those detaills at this time. I hope to find out more soon. In addition, another lost John Gilbert film has been uncovered too! 12 MILES OUT (1927) with both Joan Crawford, and Billie Dove was supposed to only exist in 9.5 Millimeter reduction, and only about 40 minutes was known to survive for many years. Recently, a complete 35 Millimeter print was discovered! After hearing about this a couple weeks back, I have now confirmed that the story is true! Although most sources still list this title as a fragment, or lost film! In still another remarkable find, 3 out of the five reels of Lon Chaney's TRIUMPH (Universal, 1917) have also been uncovered! Does anyone have more information concerning any of these remarkable finds? I am still trying to confirm that a print of FORBIDDEN HOURS (1928) with Renee and Ramon Novarro is in the same collection? If you have more info please share what you know?

*Corinne Griffith, Brokenhearted Dream, From THE OUTCAST (First National, 1928)* *Sultry Mary Duncan, Is just plain Evil, as "The Lady", in F. W. Murna's 4 DEVILS (Fox, 1928)* *John Gilbert Putts tha Squeeze on pretty little Mary Nolan, From DESERT NIGHTS (MGM, 1929)*

*Corinne Griffith, Brokenhearted Dream. From THE OUTCAST ( First National, 1928 )* *Sultry Mary Duncan, is just plain Evil, as "The Lady"! From F. W. Murna's FOUR DEVILS ( Fox, 1928)* *John Gilbert Putts tha Squeeze on pretty little Mary Nolan! From DESERT NIGHTS ( MGM, 1929)*

Mike, I am starting to find and tackle some more of those really hard to come by titles, and over the weekend I saw another of these. MAN, WOMAN & SIN (MGM, 1927) Starring John Gilbert, and the tragic Jeanne Eagels, Directed by Monta Bell. Apparently this was a blockbuster movie, on about the same scale as FLESH AND THE DEVIL (1926) had been for Garbo. Solidifying Jeanne in Hollywood as a ligitimate force to be reckoned with. Eagels was of course the biggest Stage actress in America, the original "Sadie Thompson" on Broadway in "RAIN". She was also widely considered among the most beautiful woman in the world at the time. Her specialty seemed to have been playing ladies of what you might term somewhat "Questionable Character"? Much the same here. In MAN, WOMAN, & SIN Eagels portrays a shameless "Kept Woman". The mysterious Vera Worth, Once an important debutant who's family lost a fortune. She now works as a Society Editor on a newspaper, but She is really the married publisher's Mistress! He pays for her expensive clothes, jewels, even her apartment. Al Whitcomb (John Gilbert) a naive young reporter falls head over heels for the very shady lady, and upsets the dubious arrangement, and the Apple-cart. Captivated by Al's refreshing innocence, She ends up losing her heart to him as well. Eventually a blow-up ensues between the publisher and the shattered Whitcomb, who intends to make the enigmatic Miss Worth his Wife. He ends up as a fugitive, and ultimately on trial for Murder! Vera can clear him, but that would mean exposing the whole torrid business to the press! Something that she is most unwilling to do! This is yet another rarely seen Silent film that Warner's should dust off, and dig out of the vaults. Let's get a Fresh transfer made up, and put a score to this one. The print I have is probably missing a reel, or so? Though still quite griping. Definitely, a Pre-code Silent. While Gilbert is clearly the Star, Gladys Brockwell in an older part as the Mother, and Eagels as the Very Bad Girl, pretty much steal the movie! Although, Jeanne's character is somewhat under-developed. Though part of that might be due to some missing footage? Not many of Jeanne Eagels movies survive, as she died only two years later in 1929. I'll write a longer review later on.

I am starting to find and tackle some more of those really hard to come by titles, and over the weekend I saw another of these. MAN, WOMAN & SIN (MGM, 1927) Starring John Gilbert, and the tragic Jeanne Eagels, Directed by Monta Bell. Apparently this was a blockbuster movie, on about the same scale as FLESH AND THE DEVIL (1926) had been for Garbo. Solidifying Jeanne in Hollywood as a ligitimate force to be reckoned with. Eagels was of course the biggest Stage actress in America, the original "Sadie Thompson" on Broadway in "RAIN". She was also widely considered among the most beautiful woman in the world at the time. Her specialty seemed to have been playing ladies of what you might term somewhat "Questionable Character"? Much the same here. In MAN, WOMAN, & SIN Eagels portrays a shameless "Kept Woman" the mysterious Vera Worth once an important debutant who's family lost a fortune. She now works as a Society Editor on a newspaper, but She is really the married publisher's Mistress. He pays for her expensive clothes, jewels, even her apartment. Al Whitcomb (John Gilbert) a naive young reporter falls head over heels for the very shady lady, and upsets the dubious arrangement, and the Apple-cart. Captivated by Al's refreshing innocence, She ends up losing her heart to him as well. Eventually a blow-up ensues between the publisher and the shattered Whitcomb, who intends to make enigmatic Miss Worth his Wife. He ends up as a fugitive, and ultimately on trial for Murder! Vera can clear him, but that would mean exposing the whole torrid business to the press! Something that she is unwilling to do! This is yet another rarely seen Silent film that Warner's should dust off, and dig out of the vaults. Let's get a Fresh transfer made up, and put a score to this one. The print I have is probably missing a reel, or so? Though still quite griping. Definitely, a Pre-code Silent. While Gilbert is clearly the Star, Gladys Brockwell in an older part as the Mother, and Eagels as the Very Bad Girl, pretty much steal the movie! Although, Jeanne's character is somewhat under-developed. Though part of that might be due to some missing footage? Not many of Jeanne Eagels movies survive, as she died only two years later in 1929. I'll write a longer review later on.

Kate, OK. Did you get the MP-3 recording I sent you a couple hours ago???

Kate, I just registered on My Space. So far all I have is an Avatar? How do I add music and photos? I fiddled around for two hours and got nowhere???

Here is the dastardly Dan Tate with an important reminder for everyone here. *THE BLACK BIRD Premiers in just a couple of weeks on TCM! You'd All better be watchin' or else......!!!!*

Ed, This one I did Colorize several weeks ago, but I wasn't happy with it. This looks more like a painting than it does a photo. *Alice White, Through The Curtins*

Ed, Here are three excellent photos of your beloved Alice White. Not colorized by me, but somebody else on GAOH. Although I made some changes to all three. Especially the Dog which was Blue! Not sure who worked on these? *Alice White, Legs and A Happy Pooch* *Alice White, Irish Pixie* *Alice White, The Cupie Doll*

Mike, Here are three of the photos. Not colorized by Me. Though I made changes to all three. Not sure who worked on these? *Alice White, Legs and A Happy Pooch* *Alice White, Irish Pixie* *Alice White, The Cupie Doll*

Hey Roy, did you get the two forwarded E-mails that I sent you???

Mike, Who are you talking about? Alice White??? I have several of her musicals from the early 30's, but I have never really watched any of them. Again, SWEETHEARTS ON PARADE was the first time I saw the lady, and I described her in my review as a "Slinky Blonde Honeybunn." I have several colorized photos here. Not done by me, but someone else I GAOH. I made a few subtle changes, but I can't take credit for them. I will see if I can find those and post them. I did change the color of her Dog in one of the pictures, because it appeared to be Blue? Haven't seen many Blue Dogs!