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Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film - episode 10 The Man With The Megaphone

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Silent film directors were flamboyant pioneers, making up their technique as they went along. Filming 'indoor' sets on open outdoor lots and combating the elements, communicating with actors in spite of overwhelming distraction and deafening noise, directors (male and female) fashion great films out of chaos and confusion. Interviews include Bessie Love, Janet Gaynor, and King Vidor.

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@richardmcleod1930 3 years ago

One of the most beautifully written musical scores ever written for a series such as this History of Hollywood by Kevin Brownlow. I love the title of his book "The Parade's Gone By"" as indeed the parade has passed.
I get chill bumps every time I hear the music performed. Hearing Allan Dwan and all the other great Director's and people that literally began the film industry in Hollywood. Gloria Swanson always spoke very highly of Allan Dwan.
Such a treat to actually hear the voices of these very early pioneers of American film and to have it all narrated by James Mason only ads to the treat!

@jackmorrison7379 3 years ago

It is a shame King Vidor, though honored all too late in life by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars), has largely been forgotten except by film students and cinephiles. Such a fine director, even in lighter stuff with comedienne Marion Davies (The Patsy; Show People). He lasted right into the 1940's and 50's sound era with Duel in the Sun and War and Peace. The modern musical score here for the "Crowd" is superb.

@headninjadog8120 4 years ago

Such a great series. Never heard about this until YouTube. Love James Mason narration.

@paulakpacente 2 years ago

"Sunrise" is a great movie. IMO it has stood the test of time. "The Crowd" was also a fine movie. We have both of them on DVD.

@victorbrunswick 13 years ago

I wish they'd release the entire Carl Davis score on CD.

@rameybutler-hm7nx 2 years ago

Poor ms. Viola Davis to lose her fianc'e to a airplane stunt, then lose her husband to the spainish flu. That woman saw some heartache.

@AnyaLexi 2 weeks ago

FABULOUS! ❤I love the old interviews. Of the people
That were actually there!

@denny906 13 years ago

Thank you for posting this episode for everybody to enjoy.

@ricardocantoral7672 3 years ago (edited)

I attended a screening of The Crowd in August of 2022. As usual, a film is so much better when you see it on a large screen.

@garryferrington811 2 years ago

Brownlow, in a sense, rescued silent era Hollywood from being forgotten.

@CarlDuke 12 years ago

Thanks for posting this, an absolutely wonderful series.

@Tecun85 14 years ago

Thank you both for this, I really appreciate it, this is a wonderful series.

@edcampion3998 13 years ago

i love movies and their history thank you.this series is excellent thanks a million.

@mattskustomkreations 1 year ago

Fascinating. The actual noise and music used on the set was a revelation.

@sandy3482 1 year ago (edited)

I enjoy this series so much, just fantastic maybe the best episode of all 9-26. 6-25

@TakersMissy 13 years ago

Yes, thank you very much for uploading this. Priceless! :-)

@Stogdad1 2 years ago

Superb episode!

@L12Bong 12 years ago

Thank you so much for uploading! Treasure..

@lindadeal3344 2 years ago

I saw this movie in my early 30's and watched it...was glad it had a happy ending.

@thomasclyde9268 13 years ago

Fantastic! I'm sad I finished watching.