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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:19:15 PM EDT
Some of my favorite films were the old b&w Universal Horror Films like Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Mummy, etc. And these led me to get the classic silent horror films on DVD. I've seen footage of these films mostly on documentaries and such and find them completely fascinating. So far I have these...
 And I have ordered: Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages Faust Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde As well as the classic films: The Lost World The Birth of a Nation I like mostly the old silent horror films but also enjoy genuine classics. So what am I missing? And the best thing about DVD is these titles again becoming available. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:20:52 PM EDT
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Have you even explored the war movies or westerns?
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:21:25 PM EDT
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"Things to Come" - fantastic film, but I'm not 100% sure it's silent.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:22:34 PM EDT
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Georges Méliès. A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la lune). 1902. 35mm film, black and white, silent 
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:24:58 PM EDT
[#4]
That's a cool film (there's an obcsure homage to it in Futurama - when Bender shoves a bottle into the eye of an amusement park mascot with a moon-head  ).
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:31:31 PM EDT
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Invasion of the body snatchers
1955 B+W Kevin McCarthy Dana Wynter Carolyn Jones GM  oops, missed the silent part, sorry |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:32:16 PM EDT
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Already got it, 1933 HG Wells film. But not silent. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:34:55 PM EDT
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Got any good war films? The westerns (especially silent ones) kinda bore me. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:35:20 PM EDT
[#8]
sorry 
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:36:31 PM EDT
[#9]
Doesn't appear to be available on DVD yet. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:39:24 PM EDT
[#10]
Just the Civil War ones that you can find on a google search - but they might bore you too if you're not into the Westerns. Might be worth a look. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:40:01 PM EDT
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try here |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:42:00 PM EDT
[#12]
Done. Thanks. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:46:16 PM EDT
[#13]
Charlie Chaplins were always my favorites.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 2:55:19 PM EDT
[#14]
Try "Wings" the first AA winning film---yes a war movie!
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:02:05 PM EDT
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"The General"
- Buster Keaton film. One of the funniest films I've ever seen (silent or otherwise), plus it is based on a true story. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:14:10 PM EDT
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This would be my choice too. Very funny. I also like Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" I am going to have to check out your horror choices. You may want to look for the Mexican version of Dracula, story has it was filmed on the same sets, just at night, and since it wasn't intended for US audiences, it is more risque(sp?). |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:39:09 PM EDT
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"Wings"
Howard Hughes' "Hell's Angels" Abel Gance's "Napolean" |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:40:31 PM EDT
[#18]
Also, "Battleship Potemkin"
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:42:02 PM EDT
[#19]
Definitely! And Metropolis was a good choice... |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:42:20 PM EDT
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Yeah, you're neglecting Sergey Eisenstein. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:43:52 PM EDT
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If they don't have to be silent flicks to make your list, add Alexander Nevsky. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:45:47 PM EDT
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Spanish version of Dracula (1933) and I already have it. But it's not a silent film. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 3:46:40 PM EDT
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I just caught the silent version [1921 i think] of Joan of Ark sp, good movie.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 4:19:37 PM EDT
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You might also consider "Triumph of Will" by Leni Riefenstahl. Controversial Hitler propoganda piece, but interesting.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 5:30:38 PM EDT
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also "STEAMBOAT BILL JR." with Buster Keaton, great old time special effects |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 6:08:11 PM EDT
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Do you have the 'fixed' version of Metropolis? Kino Video put out a revised edition that took a recently discovered near master, and digitally fixed the age flaws that were in the old version. Its MUCH better, although its still missing some scenes that have been lost, its an all around better product.
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Posted: 9/11/2004 10:08:07 PM EDT
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The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari (German - 1919)
(Admittedly not up to the standard of the movies you already have) |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 10:18:29 PM EDT
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1928, actually. Passion of Joan of Arc Very good. Great music. ...What? I watch AMC too! 
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Posted: 9/11/2004 10:23:42 PM EDT
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Looked at that and Fritz Langs "M" but not sure they are "must have's." But thanks for suggesting an actual silent flim. 
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Posted: 9/11/2004 10:42:04 PM EDT
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Steyr,
You need one of FW Murnau's classic films to start off with: Sunrise and Salvador Daley's andalusion dog (SP) Start there and we can move on to more edgy stuff. Kentlik |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 10:43:55 PM EDT
[#31]
"Silent movie" Mel Brooks
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Posted: 9/11/2004 11:02:16 PM EDT
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To each, his own – of course; but IMHO “M” is a beautifully crafted film with numerous truly unforgettable scenes. The opening scene, in particular, is horrifying. Alas, the movie is also frighteningly timely. Still, it is a talkie. |
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Posted: 9/11/2004 11:05:41 PM EDT
[#33]
Ok dammit I just ordered it. |
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Posted: 9/14/2004 11:40:52 PM EDT
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Man, just finished the original Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Talk about a sad, depressing movie. This ain't the disney version for sure. If you made that movie today you'd probably get picketted. |
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