Tag Archives: Silent Actresses

Gloria Swanson

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Michele

During the silent era Gloria Swanson was the Queen of Hollywood. She was a modern woman, an early sex symbol and personified glamour. Swanson was one of the most photographed women in the world. She had to fight to prove … Continue reading →

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Hollywood A Celebration of American Silent Film

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Michele

Hollywood: A Celebration of American Silent Film is a comprehensive documentary on the silent era. It was directed by Kevin Brownlow and David Gill with narration by James Mason. It was released in 1980 by Thames Television with each 13-part … Continue reading →

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The Hungarian Rhapsody – Vilma Banky

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Michele

Vilma Banky began her acting career in 1919 in Hungary. She was brought to the United States by Samuel Goldwyn in 1925 and was called “The Hungarian Rhapsody”. She had three talkies and out of her 24 films, only 8 … Continue reading →

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