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*Betty Blythe-1922 Portrait*

*Valentino with Lois Wilson-MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE (1924)*

*John Gilbert from 1922* *Mrs John Gilbert-Leatrice-"Oh, What Joy!"-1923* *Pauline Garon-Publicity Still for De Mille's ADAM'S RIB (1923)*

Cobolt, You don't make any effort to understand Silent film, and thus have no right whatsoever to berate it. I have over a 1,000 Silent featrures in my collection, plus no idea how many shorts. And yet I am far from content. The more that you see, the more that you want to see. There are so many Silents that are completely inaccessible. And over 73% of all silent films are lost forever. Forgive me if I get angry at someone like you who wants to further repress a great art form. All my favorite movies are Silent Films. I offer no apologies for this, that's just the way it is. Alfred Hitchcock was asked to name his 10 favorite movies, and 8 of them were Silents. That alone should tell you that the medium was impact-full, profound, worthy of serious study and your respect.

Jonas, Great News. This will be the brand new restoration of *WPG* that David Shepard was talking about back in May too. Now if we could just get the restored *THE BIG PARADE* that was screened in LA las month at AMPAS. I've been waiting for over seven years. When I last spoke with Chuck Tabesh a couple months ago He said that he hoped *WHAT PRICE GLORY?* would debut before the end of the year. Don't forget the fully restored *WINGS* is expected to be released on DVD and possibly Blu-ray in November or December as well. Also wanted to mention this, it's possible that *OLIVER TWIST* will be a new transfer on Monday for Lon Chaney day. Both *THE SHEIK* and *SON OF THE SHEIK* were revised editions from Film Preservation Associates over the current Image DVD's. So *OLIVER TWIST* could be as well. Don't have the Chaney schedule in front of me, what other early Universals are they airing? Those might just be new transfers too?

*Colleen Moore* has a survival rate of about 47%. That isn't to bad. Yet not even *IRENE, LILAC TIME* or the recently restored *HER WILD OAT* have been shown on TCM. *Billie Dove* I forgot to mention. To my knowledge, none of her Silent films even Fairbanks *THE BLACK PIRATE,* have ever been shown on TCM, and just three talkies. *Clara Bow* has over 40 films that still exist. Only *DOWN THE SEA IN SHIPS, IT, WINGS, THE WILD PARTY,* and maybe *CALL HER SAVAGE* have been on TCM. The later two titles over a decade ago. Among the Talkies *HOOPLA* might debut late this year or early next, since it was part of the TCM Classics Film Festival in April.

Joanna, Don't forget that both KIKI and HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE, as well as HER SISTER FROM PARIS are available on DVD from Kino. I recomend both the Norma And Constance Talmadge Collection releases highly. These are Hardly collections, as both discs have just two movies on them. But hopefully there will be more titles forthcoming later on.

*No hands down it's Colleen Moore, Colleen Moore, and Colleen Moore. I'll add Olive Thomas and Olive Borden to the list as well. And possibly Blanche Sweet.*

*Unfortunately, this question is much to easy to figure out.* *COLLEEN MOORE*

Hi, always nice to meet a new Silent Film enthusiast. Welcome to the boards. Some pretty good choices there. A list of favorite Stars would be to numerous to narrow down. There are so many. Gals, I would probably start with my beloved Colleen Moore and Renee Adoree. Also Janet Gaynor and Marion Davies. Male Stars, I guess maybe John Gilbert and Harold Lloyd. Big Tom Mix fan too. Ronald Colman has really grown on me. I've long been a Chaplin fan.

Than be sure to buy the Kino DVD. You will not be disappointed. Also has HER SISTER FROM PARIS with Constance in a Dual-role. Extremely funny film. Constance was very big, but not as big as her Sister Norma. Any list of the top 5 Silent Stars should probably include Norma Talmadge name on it, but she has been largely forgotten. I think that Connie was the prettier actress of the two. Both were extremely talented in my opinion. I would love to see Kino release restored versions of THE LOVE EXPERT , DULCY and THE DUCHESS OF BUFFALO, for Constance. As well as SMILIN" THROUGH, SECRETS, and THE WOMAN DISPUTED for Norma. What did you think of KIKI? Vitagraph players score was pretty good, but when we first see Norma in the cationic state they completely blow the music on that pivotal sequence. My own selections make it much funnier.

There is no Silent Sunday Nigfhts this month because of the Annual Summer Under The Stars Festival. However, there are lots of Silent Films, and 4 or 5 have already been shown in the first 6 days of the festival. 3 of them aired during Ronald Colman day on Thursday, including two TCM premierers. Many more to come on Lon Chaney and Conrad Veidt days coming up later this month.

Hi, had to think about this for a minute without going back to check the schedule. It is probably Max Linder's SEVEN YEARS BAD LUCK (1921). Does it have a Monkey in it?

Cobolt, Have you ever given any Silent film a chance? Many of the greatest films ever made are Sielnts. Alfred Hitchcock was asked to name his 10 favorite films and 8 of them were Sielnts. If you actually give these movies a try you may be very surprised. Now CHANG was a documentary, so I can understand you not being enthused with that picture. Silent films are not crap, far from it, many Silents are far more sophisticated than the taseless junk that passes for movies today. They require genuine concentration on the part of the viewer. All many modern movies requier is a warped mind, and a taste for blood-shed. HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE (1924) with Constance Talmadge and Ronald Colman coming up in a little over a half hour is an absolutely delightful romantic comedy, from a great director Sydney Franklin. Apparently, you don't like anything from the 30's either? Lots of Silent and Pre-code fans here, and thank the Lord it is so.

Actually, the survival rates for Norma and Constance Talmadge films is over 60%. Colleen Moore is around 46%. Don't forget that KIKI, HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE, and HER SISTER FROM PARIS the latter of which TCM is not airing, at least not tonight, are on DVD from Kino. Part of the Norma and Constance Talmadge Collections released last year. Hardly Collections as both releases contain just two films each. But these DVD's are highly recommended. It would have been nice if TCM could have aired Ernst Lubitsch LADY WINDEREMERE'S FAN (1925). Ronald Colman received Top Billing, but seems only about forth in the cast behind Irene Rich, May McAvoy, and Bert Lytell. TCM has run this film, but it hasn't been shown since about 2004 or so. THE SPORTING VENUS another Colman Silent from 1925 Co-Starring Blanche Sweet. figures to be in the Warner's vault, but has yet to premiere. MGM HD has aired THE WINNING OF BARBARA WORTH (1926), one of only two of the seven features with Vilma Banky that are known to survive in their entirety The other being THE NIGHT OF LOVE (1927), though this film only receives occasional screenings. With BEAU GESTE (1926) finally slated to be fully restored in 35 Millimeter, maybe this great film might pop up on TCM in a couple of years.

*Talmadge Sisters Norma And Constance*

*Norma Talmadge (1922)* *Constance Talmadge and Ronald Colman-HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE (1924)*

Lynn, Actually, I don't think that Warner's acquiered anything from Turner until at least 1998. Old Threads on Altmovies. Silent from 1997, still mke no mention of the anything form the Turner library being sold off. At that time I don't think the merger had taken place yet.

Blast, I am not able to post this trade Ad here! No excuses it's been well over a year. Can't be that tought to fix this thread. It would be great if they had also found WOMAN TO WOMAN (1923) with the great Betty Compson, which Hitch partly Penned. I want to know what else New-Zealand has? Any Colleen Moore features? http://api.ning.com/files/7sF3c6IYI0N3d0*i9F*NuMVRKNv-H0aONJT-MdTk6jM-1er*zJh8RRaKyqC2juVmlsFEyj2AarfhkIXy9qOgQYIWHvlbVi8Y/BettyCompsonWhiteShodow2pageAdpage1copy.jpg http://api.ning.com/files/BfDSZ6kExS8lAf1yXgWChSLAKudN9If6mvpuJ9uY0ID-9j2s0X0eSrTMiJ4mL7S1M4CUlV9MK*P9KHJi6s39BQ__/BettyCompsonWhiteShadowTradeAdPage2copy.jpg

*Pages 6 and 7 of an 8 Page Spread for KIKI (1926)*

TCM is saluting dashing and debonair British born Ronald Colman Thursday, the first time He has been honored for Summer Under the Stars. Colman much better known today for his sound films, was one of the most popular lead actors of the 1920's A major Silent film Star in his own-right. His screen pairings with Vilma Banky beginning with THE DARK ANGEL (1925), sadly a lost film today, were just as big at the time as those of John Gilbert and Greta Garbo. Three of his Silent films are being aired. THE WHITE SISTER (Metro-1923) filmed in Italy features Lillian Gish at the height of her popularity. His initial American picture, proved a commercial triumph that made Colman an overnight sensation as a leading man in the States. There are also two delightful comedies Sydney Franklin's HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE (First National, 1924) with Constance Talmadge, and KIKI (FN, 1926) with legendary Sister Norma Talmadge. Both of the Talmadge features are TCM premiere's. It would have been nice to see HER SISTER FROM PARIS (1925) as well, another Constance feature with Colman as leading man. Hopefully, that might pop up on Silent Sunday Nights before the end of the year. During the 1920's few celebrities were bigger than the Brooklyn born Talmadges. Alas, The Talmadges reputation (Once considered the best known Sisters in the world) has been virtually lost to history, owing in large part of the general lack of availability of their works, over the past several decades. Norma was for a time the highest paid and most beloved movie actress the world over. Even more popular than Mary Pickford according to fan polls of the period. Sister Constance wasn't far behind. KIKI airing at 10.30 AM Central daylight time 11.30 EDT, was one of Norma's most successful features, based on a popular Broadway play of the early 20's. Yet, it is Anti-typical Norma Talmadge, known as a drama queen in contrast to her Comedienne younger Sister Constance, the film is a knockout, almost screwball style comedy., with a outstanding supporting cast of characters including such well know peformers as Gertrude Astor, and George K. Aurthur. HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE airing at 11.30 PM CDT,-12.30 AM, is another charming romantic comedy, and a showcase for Constance Talmadge sharp comedic style of this period. No doubt a heavy influence on the Marion Davies comedies of the late 1920's. She and Constance were indeed very close friends. Don't really want to give away to much of the plot of any of these rarties. With any luck more of Ronald Colman's earlier career in Silent's will be showcased on TCM in the near future. And the Talmadge Sisters as well. *Norma Talmadge-KIKI (1926)*

I'm not all that certain of the survival status of OLD CLOTHES. I'm not aware that it is a lost film, Warner's would own the rights. It hasn't been shown on TCM so far, but there are probably at least 40 or 50 other MGM Silents in addition to this title that have never been broadcast. Three Silents during Ronald Colman day Tomorrow on TCM. Including Premiere's for both Norma Talmadge KIKI, adn Constance Talmadge HER NIGHT OF ROMANCE.

Robert, Nice to see you back again on the boards. Thank you for the post. Yes, LAILA is an excellent film, maybe a little long, but a powerful story beautifully photographed. Interesting how you describe all the though behind the scoring of this impressive sequence in the picture. That would be wonderful if we could get the Silent version of WELCOME DANGER released on DVD. I'm sure you score is excllent. The Main-title theme and the other snipets are terrifc. My friend Derek got to see the Silent version at a live even in England about 3 or 4 years ago. Have you heard that that fully restored WINGS with a new recording of it's original score is expected to be released on DVD and maybe Blu-ray before the end of the year. Exciting news. I wish we could get a similar announcement concerning THE BIG PARADE.

She has been very solid all week long. Very matter of fact, and Business like. Tippi is still a very attractive lady. I think they need to bring her back again in the future.

There is breaking news that the fully restored WINGS apparently will be coming to DVD and likely Blu-ray before the end of the year. Although, an official date has yet to be announced hopefully it might be forthcoming in the next few weeks time. Here is the thread on Nitrateville. http://nitrateville.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9919