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Monthly Archives: June 2012
The Four Horsemen
Made in 1921, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” tells the story of an Argentinian family trust into World War 1 (WW1). The silent film starts out on an Argentine ranch, where a proud patriarch (Madariaga) with two daughters oversees a … Continue reading
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The Mating Season
“The Mating Season,” directed by Mitchell Leisen in 1951, features Thelma Ritter as a woman who owns a hamburger joint in New Jersey. When the local bank forecloses her business, she heads off to live with her newly-married son (John … Continue reading
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All Mine to Give
Put “All Mine to Give,” a Technicolor film made by RKO Radio Pictures in 1957, in the family drama category. It concerns an immigrant married couple from Scotland who have six children in 1850. They go through various challenges trying to … Continue reading
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The Circle
“The Circle,” a charming silent movie made by MGM in 1925, features Eleanor Boardman as Elizabeth, a woman contemplating running away with her husband’s best friend. Her husband, Arnold, played by Creighton Hale, is a stuffy neat freak and general … Continue reading
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Odd Man Out
The 1947 film, “Odd Man Out,” follows the story of a Johnny McQueen, a rebel leader in Northern Ireland who kills a man during a robbery. The wounded McQueen, played by James Mason, hides out in various places while the … Continue reading
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I Married a Witch
Veronica Lake stars as Jennifer the Witch in “I Married a Witch,” a 1942 film directed by René Clair. The film also features Fredric March as several members of the Wooley clan, including a gubernatorial candidate in the present day. The film … Continue reading
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Dead Reckoning
Humphrey Bogart puts his faith in yet another dame, only to face betrayal and violence in “Dead Reckoning,” a 1947 film directed by John Cromwell. Bogart plays Captain Rip Murdock, who travels to Gulf City to find his paratrooper buddy … Continue reading
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San Francisco Silent Film Festival
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival announces the roster of films for their 17th annual festival, set for the Castro Theater in San Francisco from Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15, 2012 — Thursday, July 12 — 7 PM … Continue reading
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