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Hi eyelinerbetty, Go to allposters.com learnaboutmovieposters.com filmsite.org I've not purchase anything from these companies but they appear to be good resources. There are also posters to view at thanhouser.org Ed Thanhouser, grandson of the studio founder, is a true gentleman. The DVD division has an excellent reputation. They have released quite a few of the Thanhouser films, including the early Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1911) on DVD. Many are well-restored by archives around the world from surviving 35mm elements. Ed is also tracking down as many posters of Thanhouser films as he can. Every one I've seen is beautiful. This might get you started. In many cases you can also see what the original posters looked like if you simply prowl the internet looking for silent film posters. I've come across alot, perhaps 100+. Roy

Virtually all of there silents and many cameos are inclided in a 10 DVD set from Image Entertainment. They are beautifully restored, in most cases, from the camera negatives! My personal favorite is Big Business (1928) or Two Tars (1929). But so many of their silent films are top notch it is really hard to choose. Laurel and Hardy clearly deserve more respect than they get.

This was also released as a fabulous 2 disc laser disc from MGM-UA. It is the Thames/Carl Davis version. It is well worth tracking down and transferring to DVD because the picture quality is already digital and the picture quality is superior to the VHS.

There is an exception to this rule which many lovers of silent film are unaware of. In the very early years silent films were often accompanied by a narrator/showman who would discretely stand to the side of the screen and comment on the action. This device helped early audiences to understand what was happening during the "primitive" years. Although not a primitive film in the true sense, a case in point is Gertie The Dinosaur (1909). In the earliest version of the film Winsor MacCay would stand by the screen and talk to Gertie, who would then react and do stunts. MacCay would even throw a ball behind the screen that Gertie would appear to catch. A later, recut version of the film incorporated title cards to substitute for the narrator. There is also a version of A Trip To The Moon (c1901) currently available on DVD with the original narration, penned by Georges Melies, included along with it. It is included on Melies the Magician, released through Facets Video. Another interesting phenomenon was the Japanese Benshi (a narrator/showman) who accompanied Japanese silent films to the end of their silent era in the mid-thirties. They were so enormously popular that many had followings, and to see the Benshi was as much an important part of the experience as the film itself. Many became celebrities in their own right. Many of the silent Japanese films were designed with no (or very minimal) inter-title cards (akin to Murnau's The Last Laugh). However, as opposed to Murnau's effort, the films were constructed to have additional explanation. It can be mystifying to watch an unrestored Japanese film without the benefit of the Benshi and try to understand what is happening. But, in the final analysis, I agree that films that did not originally have narration at the time of their release should not be altered to include narration. Part of the charm of the silent film is that it is "silent."

Actually I have many favorites which aren't released on DVD yet. Some of them are as follow:Sunflower(1970), Arabesque(1966), Midnight(1939), Desiree(1954), Samson And Delilah(1949), Solomon And Sheba(1959), Mayerling(1968), Love With The Proper Stranger(1963), Buona Sera Mrs. Campbell(1968), The Secret Of Santa Vittoria(1969), Stromboli(1950), The Yellow Rolce Roys(1964), More Than A Miracle(1967), Two For The Road(1967), The Swan(1956), The Heiress(1949), El Cid(1961), Count Your Blessings(1959), Viridiana(1961), The Exterminating Angel(1962), The Ambassador's Daughter(1956), The Opposite Sex(1956), Esther Williams' Movies (Bathing Beauty, Neptune's Daughter, Thrill Of A Romance, etc.), Anne Of The Thousand Days(1969), Love Crazy(1941), Madame Bovary(1949)

I agree regarding seeing more of Sydney Poitier's less serious/tense roles. I particularly remember liking A Piece of the Action. I think they're not shown too often (if at all - I personally haven't seen them on TCM) because '70's films aren't in the rotation that much. I don't know who they belong to either - that, I have learned here, has a great deal to do with what channels show what movies.

> I would like to see and/or purchase the movie "The > Cheaters", (1945) staring; Joseph Shildkraut, Eugene > Pallette, and Billie Burke. Directed by Joseph Kane. > One of the great underrated Christmas movies of all > time which is in great danger of dissapearing into > oblivion. Just read the plot summary for this over at imdb - gosh this sounds familiar but if I saw it - it had to be years ago! I'm casting a vote for this one too!

What a nifty piece of family history and memorabilia it would be to have that in hand! I'm afraid I'm not knowledgable enough to know the "how's" and "who's" of newsreels from that time period. Anyone here know? - Could it have been a local news crew and then it is shared on a broader level or were all newsreels filmed by specific travelling crews? (What I was thinking was if it was a local crew then perhaps it might be sitting somewhere in someone's dusty attic or a company's storage.) Here's to the positive - he was in the navy in WWII so given the date you are going on it's quite possible the uniform he was wearing was not for promoting anything but rather his service uniform. Lots of footage of actors and actresses either in uniform or showing support in some fashion at that time certainly must still exist! You may find what you're looking for yet! I sure hope so!

You know, I wanted to like the original movie version when I was a kid but something held me back from that. Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate it - it just didn't appeal to me I guess. This new one I've enjoyed seeing the clips and Tim Burton & Johnny Depp talking about it. The vivid colors are amazing (this coming from someone who's not such a fan of color! LOL). I don't always like Johnny Depp's movies but I've always admired his performance and the risk he takes in choosing what obviously appeals to him. I might not always "get it" but I like it when someone goes out on a limb for artistic expression. :-) shainabluegirl - have you ever read Roald Dahl's book? I personally have not but have read other books of his and they definitely have a darker flavor than the original version of the movie revealed. I've heard from several sources that this new movie version is a much closer adaptation of the book. LOL, the way you described Tim Burton's work - it made me think actually Tim Burton's style is a real good fit with Roald Dahl's work. I might have to read the book just to find out for myself!

I have a copy of a World War Two documentary called FIGHT FOR THE SKY made in late 1944. One segment of the film features an actor in a studio aircraft mockup that I think resembles Farley Granger. Even the voice sounds like him. In the film, much of this actor's face is covered by an oxygen mask, so positive identification is difficult. Is there anyone here who might know if Mr. Granger appeared in any such documentaries for the United States Army Air Forces?

Has anybody see Jimmy in the great biopic "Carbine Williams"?? I taped this off TCM awhile back and really liked it. It's not on video or DVD. If you get the chance to watch this, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Excellent Flick

Can anyone tell me why they are apparently skipping another month, this the month of August? Am I the only one disapointed by this yet again? Is one Film a week too much to ask? Please make TCM Imports a more permanent part of the schedule. Possibly showing more than one a week. Surely there are more fans of Imports out there. Please, speak up.

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"Harvey" is one of the movies I put in if I need cheering up. It works every time. I think Jimmy Stewart is just perfect in most anything he does but this is my favorite, followed by "Its a Wonderful Life" and "Call Northside 777".

I was surprised Marilyn Monroe wasnt first on the list. I've always thought she was beautiful, and not a bad actress. Liked her a lot in "The Seven Year Itch" and "Niagara", two very different parts she did quite well. I would also vote for Jean Simmons.

Of those mentioned, Cary Grant,Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracey, and Barbara Stanwyck get my vote. And I would also add Lauren Bacall, Olivia D'Havilland, Harold Lloyd and Boris Karloff.

Recently watched the run of L&H movies on TCM. My favorite is "Way Out West". I also introduced my 14 year old son to them with "The Music Box". He loved it! Anyone else got a favorite Laurel & Hardy?

I agree with eyelinerbetty. Voices in silent films would ruin the whole experience. The films were created around the fact that there was no sound and actions had to convey so much. Theres no need for voices. The actors 'say' it all without words!

I must totally agree with Jean Arthur!!! Tabitha in Tucson

My taste in movies (and also music) is so varied and spread over lots of different catagories, so I don't think it defines me, unless that definition is 'scattered'. I could be watching a silent comedy one day and a modern horror film the next, and then maybe an animated film.

The first one that came to mind is from "It Should Happen to You" when Judy Holliday goes out with Peter Lawford in his convertible and she keeps asking him to drive around in a circle again and again so she can see her billboard.

I have done it....I recently was given a lot of old movie classics that were taped from AMC ( when it was good) ....one would not believe how many of the unseen titles are there...My collection automatically grew, and at the same time saved me a bunch of money! Tabitha in Tucson

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oh of course...great job! She was Princess Aurora and then was Briar Rose in the forest...great job! Tabs in tucson

Here is another...I just got done seeing "You Can't Take It With You" and would like to add Jean Arthur, if she hasn't already been mentioned. Thanks, Tabs in Tucson