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Silents are Golden: What Were Films Like in The Nickelodeon Era?

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: What Were Films Like in The Nickelodeon Era? We’re all at least somewhat familiar with nickelodeons, the tiny 1900s-era theaters where patrons paid a nickel each to watch some films. And we all know that these quaint … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: The Thoroughly Lost Art of the Title Card

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Lea Stans

The Thoroughly Lost Art of the Title Card A few months ago I wrote a brief overview on silent films title cards, covering both their practical use and their artistic side. Now I’m going to delve a little deeper into … Continue reading →