France has an incredible history of silent film. Many of the technical advances and creative trailblazers that make film what it is today were born on French soil. From innovators like the Lumiere's and Melies to visionaries like Guy-Blache and Gance, some of the most creative minds have honed their craft producing legendary French films. This episode honors their contributions to silent film and film in general. This trip to France is the fourth stop of the Golden Silent Films Podcast...

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...

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. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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. Also, this stop in Sweden is the first of our "World Tour '24". In addition to the film breakdown, we look at the history of Swedish film, silents and beyond. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Kathleen Rooney - https://kathleenrooney.com/ Poems While You Wait -https://poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com/ Rose Metal Press - rosemetalpress.com The Red Kimona -...

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. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Buffalo Bill's House - www.buffalobillshouse.com

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. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Buffalo Bill's House - www.buffalobillshouse.com

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. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Pittsburgh Silent Film Society -...

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." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Buffalo Bill's House - www.buffalobillshouse.com

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. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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...

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. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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." Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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.  Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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.  Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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! Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast John Hay Center - johnhaycenter.org for more information!

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." Twitter - @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.  Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

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. This episode also dives into "Silent Movie Day" 2022. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast John Hay Center - johnhaycenter.org for more information!

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