A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Italian" in 1915. Directed by Reginald Barker and starring George Beban and Clara Williams.

This tale of an Italian immigrant is the newest episode in our continuing "World Tour '24."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Manxman" in 1929. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Malcolm Keen, Carl Brisson and Anny Ondra.

This is episode three in our "Silent Hitchcock" series.

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To celebrate the birthday of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin on April 16, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the earliest years of "The Little Tramp." His upbringing is a tale of tumult and heartache that eventually leads him from the workhouses of London to the lights of Vaudeville stages, all by the age of 11.

This is the first in a series looking back at the life of Charlie Chaplin. Each episode in the series will break down a segment of his life, ultimately painting a picture of one of the biggest names of the silent era.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Dragon Painter" in 1919. Directed by William Worthington and starring Tsuru Aoki and Sessue Hayakawa.

This is the third stop of our "World Tour '24" and we dive into some of the best film talents to come from Japan.

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A discussion about and look into the life of Swedish author, Selma Lagerlof. Lagerlof's works would be adapted into some of the greatest silent films of all time, ushering in the Golden Age of Swedish Film.

This is the second stop of our "World Tour '24" adventure, taking in Sweden once more. In addition to a Lagerlof biography, we also dive into the earliest film adaptations of her works.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Phantom Carriage" in 1921. Directed by Victor Sjostrom and starring Sjostrom and Astrid Holm.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that inspired the novel, "From Dust to Stardust: A Novel," written by Kathleen Rooney. This historical fiction novel follows the life of Colleen Moore through the lens of Doreen O'Dare.

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A remade discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Battle of the Sexes" in 1928. Photographed by Karl Struss and starring Phyllis Haver, Belle Bennett and Don Alvarado.

This episode is a complete remake of our first full-length episode from three years ago and contains new biographies, behind-the-scenes stories and a deeper look into the film itself.

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This bonus episode is a special look back at the first three years of the Golden Silent Films Podcast while thanking many people for making the show what it is today. It's not all sentimentality, however, as we look ahead with fun announcements concerning the future of the show. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" in 2023. Directed by Andre Ovredal and starring Corey Hawkins, Javier Botet and David Dastmalchian.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Edgar Allen Poe" in 1909. Directed by D.W. Griffith, filmed by Billy Bitzer and starring Herbert Yost and Linda Arvidson.

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A discussion about and look into the events surrounding the 2023 editions of Silent Movie Day and the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival. The films we discuss in this episode are "Safety Last," "The Johnstown Flood," "Wings" and a variety of silent Shakespeare shorts. We also look at Pittsburgh silent film history from a number of historic Pittsburgh movie houses.

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A discussion about and look into the history of Edinburgh Festival Fringe with special guest Tommy Murray, who talks about his Fringe Fest show "Against the Clock" and his love of silent film and Harold Lloyd.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and influences that came together to inspire F.W. Murnau's scenes aboard the schooner, Empusa, in his 1922 film, "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror." The episode also dives into the history of ghost ships and Bram Stoker's creation of the Demeter in his 1897 novel, "Dracula."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Princess Nicotine; or the Smoke Fairy" in 1909. Directed by J. Stuart Blackton and filmed by Tony Gaudio and starring Gladys Hulette and Paul Panzer.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the earliest animated shorts starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in 1927. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. This episode also dives into the world-famous furry convention, Anthrocon, held every summer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the connections between anthropomorphic animated animals and the furry fandom. Dr. Courtney Plante, co-founder of FurScience, joins us to talk all things furry. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter for FurScience - @Furscience Website for FurScience - furscience.com

This special episode takes a look at the inventing exploits of silent film star Alan Hale. From theater seats to car braking systems and greaseless potato chips, Hale was a man full of ideas with a career in his lab every bit as fulfilling as his work in Hollywood. In addition, we take a look at the history of the National Inventors Council.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the highly influential western film, "The Covered Wagon" in 1923. Directed by James Cruze and starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson and Alan Hale Sr. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Mud and Sand" in 1922. Directed by Gilbert Pratt and starring Stan Laurel, Mae Dahlberg and Leona Anderson.

This episode also delves into the tumultuous common-law relationship between Stan Laurel and Mae Dahlberg. We cover their lives before, during and after the two co-starred in "Mud and Sand."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Blood and Sand" in 1922. Directed by Fred Niblo and starring Rudolph Valentino, Lila Lee and Nita Naldi. Based on the novel written by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "A Submarine Pirate" in 1915. Directed by Charles Avery and Syd Chaplin and starring Syd Chaplin and Wesley Ruggles. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Down on the Farm" in 1920. Produced by Mack Sennett and co-directed by Erle C. Kenton and Ray Gray and starring Louise Fazenda, Harry Gribbon and James Finlayson. This episode serves as the Season 3 premier!

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent Christmas-themed short, "Santa Claus vs. Cupid: A Christmas Story" in 1915. Directed by Will Louis and written by Alan Crosland and starring Raymond McKee. Also includes the 1901 short, "A Holiday Pageant at Home."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" in 1910. Directed by Otis Turner and starring Bebe Daniels. This is the first "Oz" cinematic adaptation and is also the first in a continuing series examining the various silent "Oz" films. This trip over the rainbow is the next stop on our "World Tour '24." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Crossroads of Youth" in 1934.  Directed by Ahn Jong Hwa and starring Lee Won Yong. This episode also covers the November 5, 2022, performance of "Crossroads of Youth" at the University of Pittsburgh. Also included is an interview with Dr. Areum Jeong. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Don Juan" in 1926. Directed by Alan Crosland and starring John Barrymore, Mary Astor and Estelle Taylor and Myrna Loy. This film straddled the silent and sound eras while being a breakthrough project that made many in the cast Hollywood stars.
This episode also dives into "Silent Movie Day" 2022, and how it was celebrated in the city of Pittsburgh!

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht” in 1979. Directed by Werner Herzog and starring Bruno Ganz, Isabelle Adjani and Klaus Kinski.  Episode 3 of the Golden Silent Films Podcast "Nosferatu-verse." Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

Hello, everybody and welcome to the theatre of the Golden Silent Films Podcast. Each episode we dive into all things silent film and silent film adjacent. We look into the lives of the famous AND the fascinating. We regale you with tales from all of the well-known, lesser known and unknown corners of the silent world.

The Golden Silent Films Podcast brings you breakdowns of some of the biggest names and films in cinematic history. And it's inside those stories where we dig a little deeper. Want to know the history of the nose job? Want to meet the world's most famous "Wonder Horse" or the grandfather of modern stunts-manship? Or even where your favorite silent film personalities are buried? We've got you covered.

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is available on all podcast outlets and we look forward to celebrating the magic of silent cinema with all of you. And remember, the silents are golden and the talkies are just a fad.

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A discussion about and look into the life and times of silent film star, Francis X. Bushman. Born January 10, 1883 - Died August 23, 1966. Also, bonus discussion of 1914's "Dawn and Twilight" starring Francis X. Bushman. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Brown of Harvard" in 1926. Directed by Jack Conway and starring William Haines, Jack Pickford and Mary Brian.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make the silent short, "Mighty Like a Moose," in 1926. Directed by Leo McCarey and starring Charley Chase and Vivien Oakland.

In addition to the usual film talk, you'll also learn about the history of rhinoplasty, radio girls and assassination attempts on the life of Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. This podcast is a little all over the place in the best ways possible!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscast#silentmovies #silentfilm #silentfilmactress #silentfilmera #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentcomedy #charlychase #history #filmhistory #moviehistory #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #classicfilm #filmdiscussion #silentshorts #plasticsurgery #rhinoplasty #medicalhistory #nosejob #mistakenidentity

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Lost World," in 1925. Directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Wallace Beery, Bessie Love and Bull Montana. 

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent short, "Sailors, Beware!" in 1927. Directed by Fred Guiol and starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Anita Garvin.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Blancanieves" in 2012. Directed by Pablo Berger and starring Maribel Verdu, Sofia Oria and Macarena Garcia. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Pittsburgh Silent Film Society - pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center - www.mckeesportheritage.org

The Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the earliest years of legendary actress, Dolores del Rio. We follow del Rio from birth to her first talkie and all the ups-and-downs in between. From Durango, Mexico to Hollywood and back again, del Rio lived quite a remarkable life.

This trip to Mexico is the next stop on our "World Tour '24."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Wings" in 1927. Directed by William A. Wellman and starring Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen and Clara Bow.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the locations and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "He Did and He Didn't" in 1916. Filmed in Fort Lee, New Jersey and starring Mabel Normand, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Al St. John.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Extra Girl" in 1923. Directed by F. Richard Jones and starring Mabel Normand and Ralph Graves. Also includes the 1915 short, "Wished on Mabel," also starring Mabel Normand. 

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror" in 1922. Directed by F.W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim and Greta Schroder. Episode 2 of the Golden Silents Nosferatu-verse.

A discussion about and look back at Bram Stoker and the creation of his 1897 novel "Dracula" and his widow, Florence's, subsequent battles with Prana-Film over their production of the 1922 silent film, "Nosferatu." Episode 1 of the Golden Silents Nosferatu-verse.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together the make the silent film, "Blackmail" in 1929. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Anny Ondra and John Longden.  This episode also delves in National Silent Movie Day and the festivities surrounding this special day honoring silent cinema. Episode 2 of the Hitchcock Silents Series.

A discussion about and look into the life and times of silent film star, Sessue Hayakawa. Born June 10, 1886 - Died November 23, 1973.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Cheat" in 1915. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Sessue Hayakawa, Fannie Ward and Jack Dean.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to advertise in the silent film era.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Devil Horse" in 1926. Directed by Fred Jackman, Sr. and starring Rex, Yakima Canutt, Gladys McConnell and Bob Kortman.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Passion of Joan of Arc" in 1928. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and starring Renee Falconetti.

This is the final stop of three in France for our "World Tour '24" season!

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" in 1916. Directed by Stuart Paton and starring Allen Holubar, Jane Gail and Matt Moore.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Headin' Home" in 1920. Directed by Lawrence C. Windom and starring Babe Ruth, Ralf Harolde and Ruth Taylor.

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Ella Cinders" in 1926. Directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Colleen Moore and Lloyd Hughes.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Ring" in 1927. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Carl Brisson, Lilian Hall-Davis and Ian Hunter. Episode 1 of the Hitchcock Silents Series.