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ugaarte, You were gone for a few days there. Did you find the photo's I posted of Esther Ralston in the Red Dress with feathers, Betty Compson in the Sailor Cap, Colleen Moore in the Harem outfit and so forth? A fabulous Glamour pose of Bessie Love too, and some more Laura La Plante. You might have to go back a few more pages to locate these? The Harem photo of Colleen is better than the ones I posted yesterday. I have several really good one's yet to go. Colleen and Clara Bow didn't really look all that much alike. Bow was a Redhead, and Moore a Brunette, but they were both very lovely vivacious young woman with ton's of personality. It's possible that another film with Dorothy Janis may still exist? Though rather doubtful. I have a movie poster from a Western she made before THE PAGAN, but I will need to find it.

Film_Fatale, PETER PAN (Paramount, 1924) not only exists in virtually pristine form, but is actually on DVD from Kino. The print is gorgeous, and the score is excellent. The other films with Mary Brian I have are BEHIND THE FRONT (1926) with Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, and Richard Arlen. BROWN OF HARVARD(1926) with William Haines, Jack Pickford, and Ralph Bushman (Francis X Son). BEAU GESTE (1926) with Ronald Coleman, William Powell, Alice Joyce, Noah Beery, and Victor Mclaglen. And RUNNING WILD (1927) with W. C. Fields. Yes Field's did make several Silent features!

Lovely Mary Brian was a well known leading lady during the 20's for everyone from Ronald Coleman, to William Haines, to Wallace Beery, to W. C. Fields. She is probably best known today for her role as Wendy in Herbert Brennon's 1924 Silent version of the PETER PAN. My thanks to Mike Duffy for finding this truly gorgeous photo of of the great big eyed brunette beauty. The popular 20's Standard "Where'd You Get Those Eye's" must have been written about Her??? *The delightful Mary Brian in gypsy attire, had to have some of the biggest, brightest eyes in the industry. Just imagine gazing into those babies during love scenes! The leading men must have had quite a time of it!*

Mike, Here is the Mary Brian "Gypsy Girl" Photo Colorized.

Mike, Yes, Mary Brian was very beautiful. The films I have with Her are PETER PAN (1924) also with Betty Bronson, and Esther Ralston, BEHIND THE FRONT, BEAU GESTE (1926), BROWN OF HARVARD (1926), and RUNNING WILD (1927). I may have a few others, but those are the ones that quickly come to mind. Also have Esther Ralston in James Cruze OLD IRONSIDES, and maybe one or two more. Do you like Janet Gaynor? Of course SEVENTH HEAVEN, and STREET ANGEL, like SUNRISE, are Silent Essentials. Got any Vera Reynolds photo's, how about Elenoir Fair, or Greta Nissen? I need some good shots of Eleanor Boardman as well, Another cutie is Phyllis Haver, one of the best comedienne's of the 20's. I could definitely use more Marceline Day photo's, And have nothing to speak of of Mary Duncan either. Jetta Goudal is a real mystery, as she looks spooky awful in the photo's I am finding, but quite beautiful as Marion Davies rival in THE CARDBOARD LOVER, as well as in WHITE GOLD. I don't get it? Three other real beauties for you to check out are Marian Nixon, Jane Winton, and Virginia Lee Corbin. I could certaily use some good photo's of those ladies.

Film_Fatale Wow! Fabulous news, but where are THE RIVER, and FOUR DEVILS reconstructions that were expected to also be a part of the set? In addition, are they retaining the original Movie-tone tracks of SEVENTH HEAVEN, and STREET ANGEL? It does not say here. I have a lousy copy of LAZY BONES, so will be wonderful to have a nice restored version. *Vintage Painted SEVENTH HEAVEN Lobby-Card.*

Just to cute, and adorable it's Colleen Moore!!! *Colleen Moore, "Bombshell" photo!* *Colleen Moore, Shhhhh, It's a secret!* *Even when playing a less than, glamorous, or out right frumpy character, such as this broom girl, Colleen Moore's natural beauty was still readily apparent.* *Colleen Moore looks precious here, with a Short Curly Bob.*

Mike, A couple odd looking photo's of Camillia Horn, she does not look anything like those photo's in the movies I have seen like FAUST, and THE TEMPEST, She is extremely beautiful in those films. Got any Vilma Banky or Jetta Goudal? Here's one of my favorites, Just to cute and Adorable. It's Colleen Moore! *Colleen Moore "Bombshell" Photo!* *Colleen Moore, Shhhh, It's a Secret!* *Even when playing a less than, glamorous, or out right frumpy character, such as this broom girl, Colleen Moore's natural beauty was still readily apparent.* *Colleen Moore looks precious here, with a Short Curly Bob.*

Mike, Well I have THE PAGAN, and I also have NOAH'S ARK with Delores Costello, and George O'Brien, So those are two more you may want to trade for? Also have WHEN A MAN LOVES with Delores Costello. I love Chaplin, but if you were looking at his very early short's I can understand your being somewhat puzzled.

The number Three and Four ladies on my lst of the most beautiful actresses of the Silent era. Jacqueline Logan, and Delores Costello. *Jacqueline Logan. Timeless, Classic Beauty.* *Delores Costello, like an Angel in White.*

Mike, Granted Evelyn Brent looks more like a linebacker in that photo, compared with some of the more dainity ladies of the era. However, she really wasn't anywhere near that husky as this picture implies. Far from it. Here is a lady no one could ever mistake for a man. Number 3 on my top 10 list of the most beautiful Silent Sreen Stars. Tthe luminous Jacqueline Logan. *Jacqueline Logan, Timeless Classic Beauty*

CelluloidKid, Say, I didn't realize that Jeanne Eagels was that old when she died? She appeared to be younger on screen. Hasn't her birth date changed in each of these? Funny that none of them make any mention of her Silent films? Here is a very good photo of Evelyn Brent. Although, I have still seen her look much better than she does here. Nice photo's are not easy to come by. *Classy Evelyn Brent, one of Paramount's top leading ladies of the Mid to Late 20's.*

Mike, Here is a much nicer photo of Evelyn Brent, definitely not looking like a Man. Although I have still seen her look much better than this too. Besides THE MATING CALL, You certainly wouldn't mistake her for not being a Woman in either UNDERWORLD, or THE LAST COMMAND, I assure you.

Thanks again. That Jeanne Eagels. photo is definitely from MAN, WOMAN & SIN, although it is not especially flattering of her. She appears rather strung over there to me? They also moved her bithday back an additional 3 years. As I understand it Eagels was hooked on what basically amounted to uppers and downers, not street drugs. She was used much in the same fashion that Judy Garland would be at MGM later on. Although they were both obviously self-destructive. In any case, all very sad to be sure.

CelluloidKid, Thanks much for the info. However, THE LETTER was actually made at Paramount, not MGM. That's pretty much why you never see this picture on TCM. And as I have mentioned, Eagels had already made other movies too. MAN, WOMAN & SIN was an MGM release though. Still an interesing article if not completely accurate. Still require some larger photo's.

Ed, Unfortunately Not. I got my copy of MAN, WOMAN & SIN from Aaron too. It looks to be about a sixth generation one! I may have found a guy in over the U K with a good copy, but I am still waiting to hear back from him. He was not in touch all week. I will keep you up-dated should I hear anything new. Huh? Why can't I find any good photo's of Jeanne Eagels actually facing the camera? All I can come up with are profiles, and more profiles! She looks very pretty, but it's extremely unusal that these are the only photo's around??? Incidentally, do you have information on an eye-color? Where on earth did thy ever get the notion that Kim Novak looked like this lady??? Talk about your mis-casting!

The legendary stage actress Jeanne Eagels. As you can clearly see from these photo's Jeanne bore precious little resemblance to Kim Novak, who portrayed her in a late 50's Bio-pic. About the only similarity is that they were both female. Eagels made a few Silent films and a couple of talkies, before her untimely death in 1929. Including Monta Bell's MAN, WOMAN & SIN, with John Gilbert in 1927, which caused a senstion similar to Clarence Brown's FLESH AND DEVIL (1926) with Gilbert, and Greta Garbo. This film still exists in very good condition, as Warner's has near pristine prints. What I wouldn't give to see the film scored and to premier on TCM! Silent film historian Kevin Brownlow describes the movie as a Masterpiece. *Jeanne Eagels considered among the most beautiful woman of her time, and the most tragic.* *Jeanne Eagels, with a Sweet Heart Profile. This photo was probably taken around the same time She Starred opposite John Gilbert, in Monta Bell's MAN, WOMAN & SIN (1927). Jeanne would have just two years to live.* *No this is not Country cutie Kelly Willis, though the two look astonishingly alike. It's Jeanne Eagels again with long Blonde hair.* *Jeanne Eagles, Precious, Bewitching Innocence.*

The legendary stage actress Jeanne Eagels. As you can clearly see from these photo's Jeanne bore precious little resemblance to Kim Novak, who portrayed her in a late 50's Bio-pic. About the only similarity is that they were both female. Eagles made a few Silent films and a couple of talkies before her untimely death in 1929. Including MAN, WOMAN & SIN with John Gilbert in 1927. This film still exists in very good condition, as Warner's has near pristine prints. What I wouldn't give to see the film scored and to premier of TCM! Silent film historian Kevin Brownlow describes the movie as a Masterpiece. *Jeanne Eagels considered among the most beautiful woman of her time, and the most tragic.* *Jeanne Eagels, with a Sweet Heart Profile. This photo was probably taken around the same time She Starred opposite John Gilbert, in Monta Bell's MAN, WOMAN & SIN (1927).* *No this is not Country cutie Kelly Willis, though the two look astonishingly alike. It's Jeanne Eagels again with long Blonde hair.* *Jeanne Eagels displays almost to Precious an Innocence, in this most bewitching Portrait.*

Mike, Here are some captures from THE MATING CALL with Evelyn Brent defintinitely not looking like a man.

*Corinne Griffith, from SEVEN WEEKS (1924)* *Esther Ralston from AN AMERICAN VENUS (Paramount, 1926)* *May McAvoy, with Ramon Novarro from BEN HUR (1925)*

Lynn, Well, THE PAGAN has been shown on TCM, I think the last time it was on was in 2006. Everyone should put in a request. I have the film on DVD-R. Anita Page has a few Silent's they run from time to time. SPEEDWAY (1929) with William Haines hasn't been aired in quite awhile though, Again, why not put in another request for that as well? Here is very beautiful May McAvoy, and Ramon Novarro from Fred Niblo's Silent version of BEN HUR (1925)

Film_Fatale I really struggled with this one a whole bunch. Corrine's upper arm looks all sunburned, I fear! Try as I might I could not fix that? Well, allot of these I've gotten just recently, but I have several files with hundreds of stills, and portrait's on my slave drive. Many of them were on my previous PC going back a good six years. This is the only colorized photo I have of Evelyn Brent. Alas it in no way does her justice. I will have to work on some others. She looks to be up to no good here! Brent was phenomal in films such as UNDERWORLD, THE LAST COMMAND, and THE MATING CALL. A powerful presence, and a top Paramount Star who is not nearly as well remembered today as she deserves to be. *Typically Evil Evelyn Brent character. Undoubtedly She is ploting some sinister scheme! Bad Evelyn!*

Film_Fatale, Besides Dorothy Janis, there is Anita Page, who I have not posted a colorized photo of yet. Ironically, Page also walked away from Hollywood! And Mickey Rooney was in several Silent movies, including ORCHIDS IN ERMINE (First National, 1927), with Colleen Moore! Here is yet another great photo of Corrine Griffith. The Still is from an unknown film, perhaps SEVEN WEEKS (1924)? Historian's should be scouring the globe for more of Corinne's missing films. Only 10 of her movies are know to still exist, of those Ten, I have seen just Four to date. I am completely enraptured by this lady! She was magic! *Precious Corinne Griffith in a dramatic still from another sadly Lost film.*

smokey15, Yes, The last I knew Dorothy Janis was still living! What a career that she might have had! Correct she quit the movies and got married! If you are interested in seeing THE PAGAN, drop me a PM, or E-mail me. Meantime here, is another Lovely Dovely. Esther Ralston from the lost 1926 Paramount feature AN AMERICAN VENUS. Also with Louise Brooks, and the Woman who was the current Miss. America at the time. I have forgotten her name, but in the trailer she looked great! Technicolor footage in this one too! Somebody find this movie! Man, how I would relish seeing it! *Gorgeous Esther Ralston From AN AMERICAN VENUS ( Paramount, 1926). The footage this still was taken from was probably shot in 2-Strip Technicolor at the time.*

johnbabe Sadly, all known surviving prints of THE DIVINE WOMAN were destroyed in the 1965 MGM vault fire. Along with the original negative. Could be allot worse, All but 10 of Corrine Griffith's 60 plus films are considered lost! I would give my Eye-teeth for more of her films to be found. One of the most beautiful Woman ever to grace the screen. Many of Colleen Moore's biggest films meantime, like THROUGH THE DARK, FLAMING YOUTH, NAUGHTY BUT NICE, and THE DESERT FLOWER ae lost or exist in only fragmentary form. FLAMING YOUTH is a major, major lost. Only one reel survives today. Yet in the late 60's this film was still around complete! The Museum that Colleen dedicated a pristine print to, did not take care of it! And the film has not been found to this day! Shocking! How about Clara Bow, she made four features in 1928 at the very apex of her popularity. None are accounted for today! With respect, while I like Garbo, there where allot of other great Silent screen actresses besides her. You might find yourself just as 'Smitten" with some of those other ladies?