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    Birth of a Nation/ silents

    in Hot Topics

    Posted

    ValentineXavier,

     

    Prior to last November though, you have to go clear back to May of 2006 since *BOAN* had aired on TCM at all. So it isn't shown very often. What more you can't get the gorgeous Photoplay print on DVD that TCM runs.

     

    This is is only the 3rd Broadcast I recall of *UNCLE TOM'S CABIN* too. The first being in 2006. The other was probably 2009.

     

    Now if we could just get *HANDS UP!* to debut.

     

    Quote from another board:

     

    "In the interest of fairness they should put together clips from some of the films made by Griffith that show honorable black people, and bring up the fact that Griffith made a film called *The Greatest Thing in Life (1918)* in which a white soldier (his friend), kisses a dying black soldier on the lips because the man thinks he is seeing his mother. No racist in the world would EVER put a scene like that in his film."

     

    Silent Film Gallery

    in Silent

    Posted

    Wendy,

     

    I had trouble too, because the default was Rich Text. But when I switched to Plain Text, I could post normally. Many people are probably struggling with this. Haven't checked all the forums yet, but obviously this is a brand new feature. Not sure how it works as of yet?

     

    Hope that you are able to post now.

    Birth of a Nation/ silents

    in Hot Topics

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    hlywdkjk,

     

    I couldn't disagree with you more. Although it didn't start out well, I thought Mont Alto's score to *THE GENERAL* was a gigantic improvement over Alloy Orchestra, Made the film seem faster paced, and indeed much funnier. Still not as good as the Carl Davis score, and I like the Robert Israel one too. But Mont Alto had genuine character themes for the other players. The Annabelle theme was wonderful. You didn't get that with Alloy Orchestra.You must have only watched the firast 5 minutes or so? There was allot more depth to this score than you might realize.

     

    *THE GENERAL* is never going to be among my favorites, but this was easily the best version that has ever been broadcast on TCM. Print get's about a B, with some of it at an A-. The current Kino DVD and Blu-Ray release with default of the Carl Davis score is an A+. But I though this transfer was still quite excellent overall. Just a few more artifacts and scratches bring it down slightly.

     

    [~hlywdkjk]

    Birth of a Nation/ silents

    in Hot Topics

    Posted

    Leslie, Everyone,

     

    Hope someone is watching/recording *UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.* In terms of production value, this film is staggering. I was so impressed with the movie that I ordered the DVD immediately after first seeing in it on TCM back in May of 2006. A 2 Million dollar film in 1927, despite not really having any big name Stars in it. And mostly genuine Black actors as the slaves. Though the other stars, apart from Tom himself (James Lowe), are supposed to be Mullato. Spectacular vintage scoring track compiled and orchestrated by Erno Rapee'. *UTC* is also one of the precious few Universal Pictures Silents that TCM airs.

     

    Virginia Grey sure was a darling little girl. Biggest eyes I have ever seen. The Angel descending to collect her Spirit, is a startling image to behold. Among other nice cinematic touches. Director Harry Pollard attempted to top Griffith's famous "Raging Ice Flow scene" from *WAY DOWN EAST (1920),* by adding Bloodhounds to the mix, and a blizzard raging at the same time. I think he falls short, but it is still a very impressive and powerful sequence in it's on right.

     

    Also hope that people noticed that *THE GENERAL* had a brand new score by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. What a huge difference over what TCM had been running with the Alloy Orchestra score the past 8 years. Much more enjoyable now. Harold Lloyd's *GRANDMA'S BOY* is always a treat. Would have like to have seen *HANDS UP!.*

     

    The rip on D. W. Griffith get's old. And is kind of ill informed. The man made other films that could easily refute the raciest claims. Don't forget that *BOAN* was based on the Novel *"THE KLANSMAN"* by Thomas Dixon. With such a little surely no one would expect the freed black slaves to be depicted in a favorable light.

    silent film crushes

    in Silent

    Posted

    Johanna,

     

    The only two Silents with Ricardo Cortez which TCM airs that I can think of are Garbo's *TORRENT,* and Chaney's *THE MOCKERY*. Both of which are on DVD-R from Warner Archive. I have at least a couple more. James Cruze *THE PONY EXPRESS (1925)* with Betty Compson is one. I'll check and see what else I can find.

    Silent Film Gallery

    in Silent

    Posted

    Joahanna,

     

    Wow! Thanks allot. You are correct it is Jack Holt! I should have been able to figure that out myself I would think. But I sure didn't.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    LillyanTashmanandNitaNaldiPleasureandTem

     

    *Lillyan Tashman and Nita Naldi-"Pleasure and Temptation!"*

    Silent Film Gallery

    in Silent

    Posted

    Johanna,

     

    I thought about it, but I don't think so.

     

    By the way, I have mentioned this in several threads, but I don't know if they are threads you have read or not? *THE GENERAL* is expected to have a new score tonight by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. First time this score has ever been heard on TCM. Also the the first time I will have heard it as well. Replacing the much maligned Alloy Orchestra score version TCM has run for the past 8 years.

     

    Recording *BIRTH OF A NATION* again too, because it was the superior Photoplay version in November (Should be again), and I neglected to get all of the broadcast.

     

    What did you think of *SPARROWS?* I just posted a still from the movie.

    Rudolph Valentino in 'The Eagle' w/ live organ accompaniment- Jersey City

    in Silent

    Posted

    Hi. Glad that you are getting to see this on the big screen in 35 Millimeter. But I don't know if it is the restored Photoplay print or not. Kevin Brownlow stuck from the original camera negative, Stunning quality. The current Kino DVD does not do the film justice by any means. Inferior print and score. The Photoplay version was on Laser-disc, but never DVD to date.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    BankyandValentinoEaglePledge.jpg

     

    *Banky and Valentino-THE EAGLE (1925)*

    How did "Sparrows" End

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    I got the whole recording. No one seemed to remember that *POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL* ran a little over schedule back in November. But I recorded a 4 hour block unto the hard-drive, so I didn't miss a thing. Burned the titles later individually. Turned out fine.

     

    I assume the DVD and or Blu-ray might be out by Summer, but who knows? Been saying that for three years now. TCM probably leased *SPARROWS* for several broadcasts. It might be on Silent Sunday Nights in a few months.

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