A podcast examining all things Silent Film and Silent Film adjacent. Episodes of the Golden Silents Podcast will vary, from specific single movie breakdowns and discussions to full length biographies of the icon's who make these films and this genre so classic.
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The False Faces" in 1919. Directed by Irvin V. Willat and starring Henry Walthall and Lon Chaney.This episode was released in conjunction with the film being screened on the opening day of the Columbus Moving Picture Show on May 22, 2025.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1
This announcement features big news on the future of content delivery from the Golden Silent Films Podcast. We will be producing silent film short form content for YouTube in an effort to diversify and grow the reach of our podcast.We hope to see you fine listeners join us on the streaming platform for some really fun and unexpected stories from the silent era. This is not us leaving the audio realm, just adding more content for you great silent movie fans to enjoy!You can find our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenSilentFilmsPodcast
This episode is a look into the silent film history of Cleveland, Ohio. From famous silent film music composers and historic early films to gorgeous movie houses and film storage centers, Cleveland has it all. Join us for a trip to this great silent city!We also discuss the 1925 Constance Talmadge film, "Her Sister from Paris," which was screened at the Cleveland Public Library on March 15, 2025.This episode also features silent film talk with Emily Laurance, the Executive Director of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium. For more info on this great organization, head over clevelandsilentfilmfestival.orgBluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1We are also available on YouTube! Please like and subscribe!
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Male and Female" in 1919. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Gloria Swanson, Thomas Meighan and Lila Lee.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X = @goldensilents1Silent Film Fridays can be found at ATK42Games on Twitch
This episode shines a spotlight on the 2025 edition of the wonderful Columbus Moving Picture Show. We are joined by the convention's Director, Samantha Glasser, to look back at the history of the CMPS as well as what's in store for this year's event. This year's event takes place May 22 - 25 in Columbus, Ohio!If you want to learn more about the Columbus Moving Picture Show, head over to www.columbusmovingpictureshow.com And don't forget to check out the Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Snow White" in 1916. Directed by J. Searle Dawley and starring Marguerite Clark, Creighton Hale and Dorothy Cumming.This episode also features movie and music discussions with the incredibly talented harpist and film accompanist, Leslie McMichael.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1All Things Leslie McMichael - www.pluckmusic.net
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Beverly of Graustark" in 1926. Directed by Sidney Franklin and starring Marion Davies, Antonio Moreno and Creighton Hale.This episode also features a discussion with talented silent film accompanist, all-around film historian and generally cool dude, Ben Model!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Ben Model - silentfilmmusic.com
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The City Without Jews" in 1924. Based on the novel by Hugo Bettauer and directed by Hans Karl Breslauer.This episode also covers the film's National Holocaust Remembrance Day screening event and cine-concert at Pittsburgh's Rodef Shalom Congregation on January 27, 2025.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Alicia Svigals - aliciasvigals.comHolocaust Center of Pittsburgh - hcofpgh.org
A discussion about and travelogue centered around the 2024 edition of Silent Movie Day and the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival. This breakdown covers every film screened, with an emphasis on "He Who Gets Slapped" and "Waxworks", both from 1924. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 D.J. Zombo - www.zomboco.com PSFS - pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org
A discussion about and review of Robert Eggers' take on "Nosferatu", released on December 25, 2024. In a departure from the traditional Golden Silent Films Podcast episode, this is our first impressions of the film, recorded shortly after our second viewing. This episode is the next chapter of our ongoing series chronicling all things "Nosferatu". Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Jason Burke on YouTube - @Stylesclash4life
A discussion about and look into the life of Edwin S. Porter from the Porter Film Fest in the director's hometown of Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 7, 2024. In this episode, we'll also take a look at the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the yuletide silent classic "The Night Before Christmas" in 1905. This short was directed by Edwin S. Porter and starred Santa Claus and his team of reindeer. This is the final stop of our whirlwind "World Tour '24" season. There's no place like home. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast For more info on the Porter Film Fest, just search it on Facebook and you'll go right to the page!
A discussion and review of the 1939 autobiography entitled "Call to Adventure" by world explorer and filmmaker Aloha Wanderwell Baker. This incredible tale of exploration and early travel vlogging is the next stop on our "World Tour '24."Twitter/X - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscastFor more recent travel vlogging adventures and a whole lot more, check out TomWasHere on YouTube at TomWasHerePGH
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Italian" in 1915. Directed by Reginald Barker and starring George Beban and Clara Williams. This tale of an Italian immigrant is the newest episode in our continuing "World Tour '24." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Manxman" in 1929. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Malcolm Keen, Carl Brisson and Anny Ondra. This is episode three in our "Silent Hitchcock" series. Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 For more info on the Porter Film Festival, just search "Porter Film Fest" on Facebook!
A discussion about and look into the history of Edinburgh Festival Fringe with special guest Tommy Murray, who talks about his Fringe Fest show "Against the Clock" and his love of silent film and Harold Lloyd. Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Fools Talk Theatre on IG - foolstalktheatre Tommy Murray on IG - tommy_1_murray Hayley Everitt on IG- hayley.everitt1 For more info on the Porter Film Festival, just search "Porter Film Fest" on Facebook!
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" in 1910. Directed by Otis Turner and starring Bebe Daniels. This is the first "Oz" cinematic adaptation and is also the first in a continuing series examining the various silent "Oz" films. This trip over the rainbow is the next stop on our "World Tour '24." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
The Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the earliest years of legendary actress, Dolores del Rio. We follow del Rio from birth to her first talkie and all the ups-and-downs in between. From Durango, Mexico to Hollywood and back again, del Rio lived quite a remarkable life. This trip to Mexico is the next stop on our "World Tour '24." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "The Passion of Joan of Arc" in 1928. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and starring Renee Falconetti. This is the final stop of three in France for our "World Tour '24" season! Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Kathleen Rooney - kathleenrooney.com
A short look at the Golden Silent Films Podcast gang attending their first Columbus Moving Picture Show convention. This episode was recorded live on location from the heart of Columbus, Ohio. We look at all aspects of the convention from film screenings and lectures to live musical accompaniments and varied vendor hall. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast And for more info on the Columbus Moving Picture Show, head over to www.columbusmovingpictureshow.com
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Joan of Arc" in 1900. Directed by Georges Méliès and starring Jeanne d'Alcy and Jeanne Calvière. For the second of three episodes, the Golden Silent Films Podcast remains in France as part of our "World Tour '24." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast "6th Dimension Podcasting Presents: Pittsburgh and Black History" is available on Spotify and other podcast outlets!
The Golden Silent Films Podcast is about to hit the road and take the show to the Columbus Moving Picture Show Convention over Memorial Day weekend. This is a quick preview of what to expect content-wise as we spend the weekend watching an insane amount of silent and classic films. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast And for more info on the Columbus Moving Picture Show, head over to www.columbusmovingpictureshow.com
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 season-long "World Tour '24" event! Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
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 picture of one of the biggest names of the silent era. Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Silver Screen Time Machine - @sstmclassics
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 - https://www.thebeliever.net/dorothy-davenport-and-walter-langs-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 - https://pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org/ Tom Roberts - www.tomrobertspiano.com
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 furry. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter for FurScience - @Furscience Website for FurScience - furscience.com
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
Hello, everybody and welcome to the theatre of the Golden Silent Films Podcast. Each episode we dive into all things silent film and silent film adjacent. We look into the lives of the famous AND the fascinating. We regale you with tales from all of the well-known, lesser known and unknown corners of the silent world. The Golden Silent Films Podcast brings you breakdowns of some of the biggest names and films in cinematic history. And it's inside those stories where we dig a little deeper. Want to know the history of the nose job? Want to meet the world's most famous "Wonder Horse" or the grandfather of modern stunts-manship? Or even where your favorite silent film personalities are buried? We've got you covered. The Golden Silent Films Podcast is available on all podcast outlets and we look forward to celebrating the magic of silent cinema with all of you. And remember, the silents are golden and the talkies are just a fad. TWITTER - @goldensilents1 INSTAGRAM - goldensilentscast
A discussion about and look into the life and times of silent film star, Francis X. Bushman. Born January 10, 1883 - Died August 23, 1966. Also, bonus discussion of 1914's "Dawn and Twilight" starring Francis X. Bushman. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "Brown of Harvard" in 1926. Directed by Jack Conway and starring William Haines, Jack Pickford and Mary Brian.
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make the silent short, "Mighty Like a Moose," in 1926. Directed by Leo McCarey and starring Charley Chase and Vivien Oakland. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make the silent film, "The Lost World," in 1925. Directed by Harry O. Hoyt and starring Wallace Beery, Bessie Love and Bull Montana. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent short, "Sailors, Beware!" in 1927. Directed by Fred Guiol and starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Anita Garvin. Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast
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