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The Misadventures of a French Gentleman Without Pants (1905)
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The Misadventures of a French Gentleman Without Pants (1905). If you think media manipulation is a recent development in the film industry, have I got a story for you. It involves a pair of crafty filmmakers, some made-up news stories, and best of all: a man with no pants. Filmmaker Willy Mullens, sans pants. Himself was a carnival performer, working in The Hague as a human cannonball. He was supposedly fired after being knocked out by a kangaroo, though English-language s...
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Disguised Identity: The Unholy Three (1925) - Reel Distracted
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Disguised Identity: The Unholy Three (1925). Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.”. This post is for the The. In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood. Maybe the biggest aspect of this holiday, if not for scaring people, is dressing up. What are you going to be for Halloween? This brings me to the film I would like to talk about,. Of 1925. Not to be confused the its later remake, made in 1930, starring two of the same main actors Lon Chaney and Harry Earles. The Unholy Three (1925). Rdquo; After...
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August 2014
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Thursday, August 21, 2014. The Lost First Film Version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1908). One of the things that pains me most when it comes to lost horror films is the loss of so many firsts. Gone, possibly forever, are the first full-length adaptation of. The first depiction of Stoker’s. That’s the case with the first film version of. Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Cabinet card of Richard Mansfield in his dual stage role. Advertising poster for a stage production, 1880s. Handbill for Mansfield at the Lyceum.
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PHANTOM LADY ( 1944 ) | CineMaven's ESSAYS from the COUCH
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CineMaven's ESSAYS from the COUCH. A cinematic prescription for the Classic Filmaholic. Skip to primary content. PHANTOM LADY ( 1944 ). August 16, 2015. I saw the announcements for the ANTI-DAMSEL BLOGATHON. Hosted by Fritzi of MOVIES SILENTLY. And Jo of THE LAST DRIVE-IN. And my heart skipped a little beat. No arrythmia, nothing serious, nothing to call 9-1-1 about, but it did do a small happy dance. This quote in particular caught my eye:. Jo, The Last Drive In. There was only one. When we first see El...
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In short, you know you’re a bad judge if… Laurel and Hardy in DO DETECTIVES THINK? (1927) – Once upon a screen…
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Once upon a screen…. 8230;a classic film and TV blog. May 3, 2015. June 14, 2016. In short, you know you’re a bad judge if… Laurel and Hardy in DO DETECTIVES THINK? Fritzi of Movies Silently. A site dedicated to celebrating silent film is hosting The Shorts Blogathon. This weekend. As my entry I chose DO DETECTIVES THINK? Directed L aurel and Hardy. Because of the nature of this particular Hal Roach. You smile when the jury finds the defendant guilty and exclaims, “bump him! 8221; right after sentencing.
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Linda Darnell in No Way Out: Anti-Damsel Blogathon – B Noir Detour
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Linda Darnell in No Way Out: Anti-Damsel Blogathon. Noir is full of strong, independent women. Many, of course, live on the wrong side of the law and lure men in to carry out their dastardly deeds. They’re tough, sexy, and doomed. Thus, in classic Hollywood cinema, the femme fatale of film noir is the most plentiful source from which to snag a character to study for Movies Silently. And The Last Drive-in. 8216;s “Anti-Damsel” Blogathon. Details and roster of participants here. Gladys (Randolph) looks on ...
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Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog: June 2015
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Way Too Damn Lazy To Write A Blog. Musings On 20th Century Pop Culture by Psychotronic Paul. Saturday, June 27, 2015. Christmas In Connecticut a.k.a. The Christmas Movie According To Babs by Paul F. Etcheverry. Cook your own kidneys.". Cold chicken is my weakness.". It's always important to keep promises, especially the ones you make to yourself.". Honesty is the best politics.". Stan Laurel, Sons Of The Desert. Our contribution to the 2015 Classic Movie History Project Blogathon. Does not star Lon Chane...
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Lost Film Photo: Theda Bara in Carmen (1915)
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Lost Film Photo: Theda Bara in Carmen (1915). Theda Bara as the gypsy seductress in 1915's Carmen. Though she was one of film's biggest stars—only Chaplin and Pickford were paid more at the height of her fame—the majority of Theda Bara's body of work in silent film went up in flames. Among her lost films is Carmen. And Chaplin made a spoof version ( Burlesque on Carmen. Only exists in the form of random studio stills like this one. Labels: Cecil B. DeMille. Like a lot of peopl...
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The “It” Girl | Smitten Kitten Vintage
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A Kitten who is Smitten with all things Vintage. CLASSIC FILM AND VINTAGE GROUPS. Classic Star of the Month. The “It” Girl. In 1999 film historian Leonard Maltin. Said, “You think of Greta Garbo. All these great names, great actresses, Clara Bow was more popular in terms of box-office dollars, in terms of consistently bringing audiences into the theaters, she was right on top.” In 1999 the American Film Institute. Film historian Kevin Brownlow. 1980), for which he interviewed Brooks. (Wikipedia). Reblogg...