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Martin Scorsese describes his initial and growing obsession with films from the s and 50s as the art form developed and grew with clips from classics and cult classics. Broke small-time rancher Dan Evans is hired by the stagecoach line to put big-time captured outlaw leader Ben Wade on the 3: Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of silent film history and production. Several silent film makers - stars, writers, directors, producers, stunt-men and crew - and their family and friends are interviewed.
Also included are hundreds of film clips and behind-the-scene photographs, how-did-they-do-that spoilers and lots of trivia. Written by Steven W. I heard of this documentary years ago and bought it on Laser Disc that's right, Laser Disc, eat your hearts out! If my house was on fire, and I only had time to grab one laser disc, this would be it.
From the fantastic, sweet music of the opening titles to the end of part 13, this will HOLD your interest for 12 hours each part is about 52 min. The 4 page essay by Kevin Brownlow with the laser disc set is fantastic.
Watching silent film on television at home is different than watching a sound film. With a sound film, you might glance at the newspaper, let the dog out, etc. To quote the last lines of the Brownlow essay: This series tries to find out. Visit Prime Video to explore more titles. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Full Cast and Crew. The definitive documentary about the American silent film industry.
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