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Silents Are Golden: Silent Superstars: John Gilbert, Idol Of The 1920s

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Lea Stans

Silent Superstars: John Gilbert, Idol Of The 1920s There are certain silent film stars who, for whatever reason, are mainly remembered for the myths about them. A prime example is John Gilbert, the darkly-handsome idol of countless moviegoers. When he’s … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: Silent Superstars: The Enigmatic Greta Garbo

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Lea Stans

Silent Superstars: The Enigmatic Greta Garbo Of the many talented and charismatic 1920s female stars, there were perhaps few who inspired such rapturous fan magazine articles as Greta Garbo. Motion Picture Magazine once declared: “Everyone feels, without being able to … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At: The Big Parade (1925)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Lea Stans

A Closer Look At: The Big Parade (1925) In 1928, the great star John Gilbert wrote in an article for Photoplay: “Have any of you ever gone through an experience at school, or at college, or while in love, or … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Virginia Bruce

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Virginia Bruce – Fargo and Los Angeles Virginia Bruce was a popular star of the 1930s and enjoyed success as an actress and singer. She was born to Earl and Margaret Briggs. Though born Helen Virginia Briggs … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – Francis X. Bushman, Early Screen Idol

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – Francis X. Bushman, Early Screen Idol If you were to name a silent film actor famed for being a sex symbol, who would you pick? “Rudolph Valentino” jumps to mind immediately, of course–as is … Continue reading →

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