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Silent Collection (#30)

"Capturing the Essence of Silence: A Glimpse into the Silent Era" Step back in time to the early 1900s

Background imageSilent Collection: First Anglo-French telephone

First Anglo-French telephone
Illustration showing the completion of the first Anglo-French telephone with callers in London speaking to Paris. Insert picture no

Background imageSilent Collection: Vera Kholodnaya / Runich

Vera Kholodnaya / Runich
Vera Kholodnaya, Russian silent-film actress with Runich

Background imageSilent Collection: ANITA PAGE (1910 - 2008)

ANITA PAGE (1910 - 2008)
Anita Page, actress who appeared in silent movies and then talkies, appearing alongside such performers as Buster Keaton, Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford

Background imageSilent Collection: Xmas in German Trench

Xmas in German Trench
Stille Nacht ! German soldiers celebrate Christmas in the trenches (but published a fortnight before Christmas day !)

Background imageSilent Collection: Mutus Liber - 6

Mutus Liber - 6
MUTUS LIBER ( The Silent Book ) Adding and Distilling the Ingredients 6 of 15

Background imageSilent Collection: Pola Negri / Chaplin

Pola Negri / Chaplin
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films - seen here with Charlie Chaplin

Background imageSilent Collection: Fog over the river Thames at Pangbourne, UK

Fog over the river Thames at Pangbourne, UK
Ruth Garner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSilent Collection: Wheal Coates mine at St Agnes in Cornwall UK

Wheal Coates mine at St Agnes in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSilent Collection: Fog over the river Thames at Pangbourne, UK

Fog over the river Thames at Pangbourne, UK
Ruth Garner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSilent Collection: Short-Eared Owl Fliying at sunset with sun in view. Cleveland, UK

Short-Eared Owl Fliying at sunset with sun in view. Cleveland, UK
ROY-169 Short-Eared Owl - Flying at sunset with sun in view. Cleveland, UK Asio flammeus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSilent Collection: Chester Conklin / Flashes

Chester Conklin / Flashes
CHESTER CONKLIN American silent film actor who appeared in Keystone and Sennett comedies

Background imageSilent Collection: Williams Hart / Lilywhite

Williams Hart / Lilywhite
WILLIAMs HART American silent film actor

Background imageSilent Collection: Owen Nares / Smart Novels

Owen Nares / Smart Novels
OWEN NARES British matinee idol and silent film actor

Background imageSilent Collection: Norma Talmadge / Collector

Norma Talmadge / Collector
NORMA TALMADGE American silent film actress

Background imageSilent Collection: Pola Negri / Borzoi Dog

Pola Negri / Borzoi Dog
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish-born actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films

Background imageSilent Collection: Max Linder / Postcard

Max Linder / Postcard
MAX LINDER French comedian of silent films, most of which he scripted and directed himself

Background imageSilent Collection: Dietrich / Silent Film

Dietrich / Silent Film
MARLENE DIETRICH German film actress in a silent movie, Gefahren der Brautzeit

Background imageSilent Collection: William I / Silent / Dutch

William I / Silent / Dutch
WILLIAM I THE SILENT of ORANGE Dutch Stadholder (1579-84)

Background imageSilent Collection: Anny Ondra / Postcard

Anny Ondra / Postcard
ANNY ONDRA (A Ondrakova) Polish actress in British silent films

Background imageSilent Collection: Adolphe Menjou / Ross

Adolphe Menjou / Ross
ADOLPHE MENJOU American film actor, also in silent French films

Background imageSilent Collection: Victor McLaglen / Medals

Victor McLaglen / Medals
VICTOR McLAGLEN British actor in British silent films and American talkies, seen here in uniform

Background imageSilent Collection: Lily Damita

Lily Damita, French dancer and film star of silent films and early talkies more famous for brawling with husband Errol Flyn (married 1935 - 1942) than her acting skills

Background imageSilent Collection: Charlie Chaplin 1931

Charlie Chaplin 1931
English silent film star and director, CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977), arriving in London to attend the British premiere of his film City Lights (1931)

Background imageSilent Collection: Travelling Actors

Travelling Actors
Actors, part of a travelling theatre company, performing their comedy (or mime) routine on a platform in the middle of a field

Background imageSilent Collection: Lily Damita / Beaute

Lily Damita / Beaute
Lily Damita, French dancer and film star of silent films and early talkies Married Errol Flyn (married 1935-1942)

Background imageSilent Collection: MOTHER KNOWSBEST

MOTHER KNOWSBEST
Edna Ferbers book deals with the vicissitudes of a womans career on Broadway : this edition is illustrated with scenes from the silent movie starring Madge Bellamy

Background imageSilent Collection: The Six Swans Ford

The Six Swans Ford
The mysteriously silent girl in the tree throws down her golden chain and clothes to get rid of the huntsmen, but they insist that she comes down and is taken to the king



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"Capturing the Essence of Silence: A Glimpse into the Silent Era" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where silence spoke volumes through captivating art and mesmerizing performances. Joseph Farquharson's masterpiece, "The Silence of the Snows, " transports us to a serene winter landscape, where nature whispers its secrets. In October 1921, young Jackie Coogan graced the silver screen with his silent presence. His expressive eyes conveyed emotions that words could never capture, leaving audiences spellbound. As we stroll down Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s, we witness a bustling city frozen in time. The absence of sound amplifies our focus on every intricate detail - from fashionable attire to vintage automobiles - each telling their own story amidst this symphony of stillness. Ivor Novello takes center stage in "The Rat" (1925), enchanting viewers with his magnetic performance. Without uttering a word, he effortlessly draws us into his world and leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. "The Silent Highwayman" lurks in shadows unseen but felt by all who cross his path. With stealthy movements and piercing gazes, he becomes an enigma wrapped in silence. Edna Marion and Stan Laurel take flight on "Flying Elephants, " their comedic genius transcending language barriers. Laughter echoes through silent halls as they transport us to a realm where mirth knows no bounds. No discussion about silence is complete without mentioning Charlie Chaplin - a true master of pantomime whose iconic character forever etched itself into cinematic history. Through physical comedy and poignant moments, he taught us that sometimes actions speak louder than words ever could. A barn owl perches majestically upon its branch; its hushed wings embodying gracefulness within stillness itself. It reminds us that even nature understands the power found within quietude.