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Mackandcheese,
Only the smallest and cheapest Theaters in the land had a lone piano player. Most had a least a small pit-band of six players, or at the very least a violinist with the Pianist. Piano went out in the Nickelodeon days, and is both misleading, and historically inaccurate. Harold Lloyd would not even allow his films to be seen with plain Piano accompaniment, if he could prevent it from happening. Neither would Chaplin.
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I don't know what any of you are talking about. This is Chaplin's own musical score to THE PILGRIM from THE CHAPLIN REVUE compilation in 1959. I can do without the song, but the rest of it is great! You should have listened to the whole thing not just the opening. I have loved the score for over 20 years!
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Wendy,
Yes, I colorized this great big Photo, of lovely Corinne Griffith. I labeled it as "Light From Heaven" You can see the picture on My Page on GoldenAgeof Hollywood.com. I sent it to a number of people over the past 6 months or so, and somebody must have posted it elsewhere? Where did you find it?
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Here is part 4 of 7 or maybe 8 of Still captures from KIng Vidor's Silent Movie Masterpiece THE BIG PARADE (1925). Starring John Gilbert, and Renee Adoree.
Jimmy dresses up, as He is invited over to meet Melisande's Mother, and meet some of the old War Veterans of the Neighborhood. The love re-enacting there escapades, and have a definite flair for the theatric.
Bull and Slim meanwhile, (Tom O'Brien and Karl Dane) raid the Wine Cellar beneath the party. But Melisande and Jimmy are heading that way as the Wine has run out. IN the dim light of the cellar, jimmy doesn't recognize his pals, and a scuffle ensues. MP's come bursting on the scene and Jimmy is left to take the fall! However, his friends have guilty consciouses, and intervene by starting a free for all, so James can make a dash for it. Melisande instructs him to make a swift dash for the lake till the incident all blows over.
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Here is part 4 of 7 or maybe 8 of Still captures from KIng Vidor's Silent Movie Masterpiece THE BIG PARADE (1925). Starring John Gilbert, and Renee Adoree.
Jimmy dresses up, as He is invited over to meet Melisande's Mother, and meet some of the old War Veterans of the Neighborhood. The love re-enacting there escapades, and have a definite flair for the theatric.
Bull and Slim meanwhile (Tom O'Brien and Karl Dane) raid the Wine Cellar beneath the party. But Melisande and Jimmy are heading that way as the Wine has run out. IN the dim light of the cellar, jimmy doesn't recognize his pals, and a scuffle ensues. MP's come bursting on the scene and Jimmy is left to take the fall! However, his friends have guilty consciouses, and intervene by starting a free for all, so James can make a dash for it. Melisande instructs him to make a swift dash for the lake till the incident all blows over.
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Jorge,
Hey, The poster looks great. Even at this massive size! Although Thomas Meighan's Face is yellow for some reason???
Leslie (Thelma) is struggling with her Image hosting and picture size limitations. So maybe you should talk to her? Are you using Photobucket too?
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The following is Part 3 of 7 in a series of Still Captures from King Vidor's Silent Movie Masterpiece THE BIG PARADE (1925).
It's been said on more than one occasion, that "French Girls will do most Anything". But in 1917 during World War 1, there was at least one thing that French girls just did not do. This utterly charming and hilarious sequence illustrates that quite brilliantly.
Jimmy (John Gilbert), the enamored young American soldier returns in the evening after Mess-Call to Woo, the Smitten, but cautious, Melisande (Renee Adoree) some more. He generously offers to share some of his pack of Chewing Gum from back home with Her. Trouble is, this is something she is completely unfamiliar with, and has never seen before in her life!
Poor Melisande is uncertain what to make of the unknown substance, at first mistaking it for Candy! It's quite obvious that she remains far from convinced that It's even a good thing! An unforgettable sequence evolved, as Renee tries her best to keep a straight face though the entire filming. It wasn't easy. Director King Vidor, tongue-in cheek, based the scene on the notion that "French Girls just did not Chew Gum!" This clever idea developed to the degree that it later became one of the most talked about bits of business in the entire film once released.
Melisande speaks No English, and James "Jimmy" Apperson speaks Zero French, making communications difficult. Still He has his handy little Black Book of Translations, that apparently works both ways. Gradually they begin to understand each other a little better as the evening wears on.
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The following is Part 3 of 7 in a series of Still-Captures from King Vidor's Silent Movie Masterpiece THE BIG PARADE (1925).
It's been said on more than one occasion, that "French Girls will do most Anything". But in 1917 during World War 1, there was at least one thing that French girls just did not do. This utterly charming and hilarious sequence illustrates that quite brilliantly.
Jimmy (John Gilbert), the enamored young American soldier returns in the evening after Mess-Call to Woo, the Smitten, but cautious, Melisande (Renee Adoree) some more. He generously offers to share some of his pack of Chewing Gum from back home with Her. Trouble is, this is something she is completely unfamiliar with, and has never seen before in her life!
Poor Melisande is uncertain what to make of the unknown substance, at first mistaking it for Candy! It's quite obvious that she remains far from convinced that It's even a good thing! An unforgettable sequence evolved, as Renee tries her best to keep a straight face though the entire filming. It wasn't easy. Director King Vidor, tongue-in cheek, based the scene on the notion that "French Girls just did not Chew Gum!" This clever idea developed to the degree that it later became one of the most talked about bits of business in the entire film once released.
Melisande speaks No English, and James "Jimmy" Apperson speaks Zero French, making communications difficult. Still He has his handy little Black Book of Translations, that apparently works both ways. Gradually they begin to understand each other a little better as the evening wears on.
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Fred,
Huh? Why would She do this??? What's going on here?
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Thelma,
I assume that the X's are pictures that are not posting for some reason?
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Lynn,
I haven't had to resize any images yet. I am not really sure that I know how it's done either? Did you get the PM I sent you yesterday?
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Wendy,
Here are a couple more photos of Renee Adoree that I colorized several months ago. These aren't nearly as good as the one in the Red Dress, but they look OK.
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Wendy,
That's OK. I think I can fix the picture a little, and repost it a little later. Thanks. She definitely does not look chunky here. This is not the photo I expected. Appears to be from a early 20's Art Magazine?
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Wendy,
I have several films with Alice Joyce. I don't believe that I have seen Marie Doro before though? I think I would have remembered? Man, what a Knockout!
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Wendy,
In the case of Paramount, they are still a bunch of "Poor Dumb Boob's" I guess, because nothing has changed with them. The hundreds of Silent films that they still hold the rights to continue to sit, but for the occassional live screening.
Glad that you got to see THE RACKET at last. Actually, Jose' Von Sternberg's UNDERWORLD (1927) proceeded THE RACKET by about a year. That is the film the really kick-started the Gangster genre, and THE RACKET followed suit. As did Chaney's THE BIG CITY, which is a lost film.
More of Thomas Meighan with Evelyn Brent and Renee Adoree in James Cruze THE MATING CALL. Which I personally like better than THE RACKET. Robert Israel's scores are mostly comprised of Photo-play Mood Music, of the period. With some original compositions mixed in.
Marie Prevost is also in De Mille's THE GODLESS GIRL (1928), and as the Spunky "Mame" She steals that movie away from top billed Line Bassquette, and Tom Keene (George Duryea) too. Just a great picture, and we should be seeing this on TCM soon, with the Carl Davis score! Hopefully, toward the end of the year, but it might not air until early 2009?
Marie was of course a Mack Sennett "Bathing Beauty" in the Teens, and became a Star in her own right in the early 20's. By the middle of the decade though, Prevost had put on some poundage, and developed something of weight problem. Reviews for her films from 1926 on remarked on this. A vintage critic described Her as "Slightly Past The Pleasingly Plump Stage" in 1927.
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Debbie,
Here is a good Portrait of Gilbert with his mustache that I did Colorize, several months ago.
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Among the Top Box Office Star's of the 20's, the multi-talanted, Colleen Moore made at least one feature with Technicolor footage. IRENE (First National, 1926). The entire Final reel, a Fashion Show, was shot in Two-strip Technicolor. This footage still exists, and hopefully one of these days it will be restored.
For Colleen "The Eyes Definitely Had It!" In-fact, they had more than most. For Colleen had Green Eyes. No check that, Colleen Moore had Brown Eyes? That's not right either, Colleen Moore had both Green, and Brown Eyes? What you say? That's right Moore was born with one Green Eye, and one Brown Eye! Sounds Incredible but true! Now just imagine that in Technicolor?
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Top Box Office Star, the multi-talanted, Colleen Moore made at least one film with Technicolor footage, IRENE (First National, 1926). The entire final reel, a fashion Show was all in Two-strip Technicolor. This footage still exists, and hopefully one of these days it will be restored.
For Colleen "The Eyes Definitely Had It!" In-fact, they had more than most. For Colleen had Green Eyes. No check that, Colleen Moore had Brown Eyes? That's not right either, Colleen Moore had both Green, and Brown Eyes? What you say? That's right Moore was born with one Green Eye, and one Brown Eye! Sounds Incredible but true! Now just imagine that in Technicolor?
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Thelma, Wendy, Everyone,
Holy Smokes! This is truly amazing! The photo-of John Gilbert from THE BIG PARADE wearing His Dough-Boy Helmet that Johanna posted last night, is actually in Two- Color Technicolor!
I did not Colorize the photo. I did not do anything to it, except hit "Auto Contrast", and "Auto-Levels". This startling color image was the result!
Remember that portions of THE BIG PARADE were originally filmed in 2 Strip Technicolor, though the footage is now lost. This may be an example of what it looked like in the film at the time? Pretty impressive if you ask me!
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Debbie,
Holy Smokes! This is truly amazing! The photo-of John Gilbert from THE BIG PARADE wearing His Dough-Boy Helmet that Johanna posted lat night, is actually in Two- Color Technicolor!
I did not Colorize the photo. I did not do anything to it, except hit "Auto Contrast", and "Auto-Levels". This startling color image was the result!
Remember that portions of THE BIG PARADE were originally filmed in 2 Strip Technicolor, though the footage is now lost. This may be an example of what it looked like in the film at the time? Pretty impressive!
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Debbie,
Actually, Pickford and Fairbanks were routinely mobbed where ever they went. Even foreign countries! When they visited England in 1920, they were literally bowled over several times by storming fans! Sometimes it was scary!
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Bronxgirl48,
Yes, we used to talk on this forum all the time well over a year ago. To the best of my knowledge, I have never seen the 1936 version of RAMONA either?
I don't know how many of Delores Del Rio's Silent films still exist other than the ones that I already have?
Looks like I was able to help in getting Chaney's THE BLACKBIRD (1926) on the October scedule. Although I don't think it has been updated yet?
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Wendy,
While it doesn't say Howard Hughes on this poster, it does in the original link. I am trying to find another poster for this movie that bares his name. This film was released in December of 1927.
Details are slim on the TCM Movie Data Base, and Hughes name isn't mentioned. I have a poor bootleg that looks like it was processed at 16 frames per second? Much to slow for any movie released in late 1927. I have never watched more than about 5 minutes of it.
Shockingly enough, all Four of Clara Bow's Paramount features from 1928, when She was the Biggest Star around, are currently considered to be "Lost".
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Thelma,
Here is something very interesting, a poster for Clara Bow's GET YOUR MAN with Buddy Rogers, reveals that this picture was co-produced by Howard Hughes! So I wonder if this means that the same place where they discovered the other Hughes Silent's that a nice print of this movie was in there with them? It would be wonderful if it was, because Paramount may not own the film then! I am going to try to find out some more details. GET YOUR MAN is not lost.
While it doesn't say Howard Hughes on this poster, it does in the original link. I am trying to find another poster for this movie that bares his name. This film was released in December of 1927.
Details are slim on the TCM Movie Data Base, and Hughes name isn't mentioned. I have a poor bootleg that looks like it was processed at 16 frames per second? Much to slow for any movie released in late 1927. I have never watched more than about 5 minutes of it.
Shockingly enough, all Four of Clara Bow's Paramount features from 1928, when She was the Biggest Star around, are currently considered to be "Lost".
Long Lost London After Midnight Found?
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CelluloidKid,
MGM released LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT, not UNIVERSAL! He mentions Warner and Universal as a joint company? Which it is not, and never has been. Maybe He is confused since Chaney was basically making films at both studio's at the same time during the 20's? Although, I don't really see what that has to do with anything?
That being said, I actually do believe about 90% of Sid's last couple of post's. The details are much to specific for it to be all made up. It's more than possible that there was allot of Nitrate material that filtered through the Jefferson facility briefly, to be transferred to Safety-stock? It's just that this has pretty much been forgotten about.
Richard May insisting that everything was kept at Eastman House at the time is one of the major discrepancy's. I know for a fact that MGM Nitrate prints were relocated to George Eastman House as a result of the 60's vault fire. So this is where it becomes confusing. Kevin Brownlow discovered the long believed destroyed camera Negative to THE BIG PARADE at Eastman House in 1997. So that was mislabeled too! Somehow it survived. And yes, it was that long ago, and still the new restoration of THE BIG PARADE completed in 2004 is not on DVD, or even been broadcast on TCM yet. It's finally supposed to be coming next year, but I have heard that since 2005.
Still next year, is the 85th Anniversary of MGM, so maybe we will get a few surprises. THE BIG PARADE among them? I sure hope so.