Tag Archives: Lillian Gish

The Whales of August – Exclusive Interview with Producer Michael Kaplan

Posted on March 8, 2018 by minooallen

The Whales of August An Interview with Michael Kaplan As I cozied up on my couch to watch The Whales of August on a delightful winter day, I had no idea what to expect. Well, that’s not entirely true…I did know to … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: “But They’re So Primitive!”– Some Common Misconceptions About Silent Films

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Lea Stans

“But They’re So Primitive!” Some Common Misconceptions About Silent Films It’s a conversation that fans of silent film are all very familiar with. You tell someone you love watching silents. They laugh. Then it dawns on them that you aren’t … Continue reading →

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Silent Chicago: Two Orphans, Three Studios, Four Films (Remakes and the Early Days of Film, 3)

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Janelle Vreeland

  Two Orphans, Three Studios, Four Films: A Brief History of The Two Orphans From the time it was translated into English in 1874, “The Two Orphans” was a successful, well-known play in the United States. The story of orphaned … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Lillian Gish

Posted on October 14, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Lillian Gish, born October 14 in 1893! Lillian Gish has a particularly important role, not only is the realm of Classic Hollywood Cinema, but in the world of Hollywood Cinema as a whole. And … Continue reading →

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