The silent film era of the 1910s and 1920s represented a magnificent, lawless gold rush that fundamentally shaped the modern architecture of global entertainment. During this unique window of ...

Before movies had sound, female silent film stars told stories through movement, expression, and quiet magic shown on screen. In the 1920s, a remarkable group of women became some of the most ...

The actor and director deserves to be remembered alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton as one of Hollywood’s comedy pioneers.

The silent film era feels almost like a dream now, a time when everything was new, and nothing about movies was certain. Actors had to rely on their eyes, their hands, and the smallest lift of a smile ...

Ichiro Kataoka reads narrations for a benshi performance. Benshi performers came to BYU's International Cinema as part of their "The Art of Benshi" tour. (Maya Taylor) Professional benshi silent film ...

Roy Stewart and Lillian Gish in The House Built Upon Sand (1916). (Photo via Wikipedia/Public Domain) If you were walking the streets of San Diego in the late 19th century and heard the name Roy ...

Duck Soup Cinema at Overture Center in Madison, Wis., announced its upcoming season lineup, featuring three silent films with ...