Silent Movies & Stars

June 7, 2023

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Silent Film Stars: Birds of a Feather

They say birds of a feather flock together, and that is essentially the story of Old Hollywood - Mecca for those in the fledgling film industry during the era of…

April 1, 2023

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When Every Day is April Fool's Day

Vintage cartoons, funny stuff (unintentional and otherwise), and an assortment of the odd and unusual from the land of filmdom. Baby Peggy Flies Her Pelican Caught on film for eternity,…

March 17, 2022

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Irish Film Stars In Hollywood: The Percy Sisters

Many actors and actresses came to America from other countries, but only a few have ascended to the heights of Hollywood film stardom. Among those who enjoyed the 'luck of…

February 12, 2022

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Vintage Silent Film Stars Valentine's Day Cards

Modified vintage Valentine's Day themed photos, portraits, and advertisements featuring celebrities from the era of silent movies and Old Hollywood, as shareable greeting cards. Mary Pickford Pioneering silent movie actress,…

January 19, 2022

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Oz Film Co. & "Creature" Actor Fred Woodward

Canadian actor Fred Woodward was billed as "The King of Animal Personators", and parlayed playing the Cow in the original stage production of The Wizard of Oz (1902) into a…

December 31, 2021

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Vintage Happy New Year Greetings

Inspired by vintage illustrations and paintings by artists such as A.M. Hopfmuller, Flohri, and Jon McLaren, share these Happy New Year wishes with friends and family. Silent film comedian Mack…

December 22, 2021

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Vintage Movie Star Holiday Greetings

A homage to the movie stars of years gone by! Vintage classic movie actors and silent film stars (photos, portraits, and caricatures) inspired this selection of adapted, shareable Seasons Greetings,…

October 3, 2021

Silent Movies & Stars

Making "This is Francis X. Bushman"

In 1972, 13-year-old Lon Davis met 78-year-old former silent film star Beverly Bayne (ex-wife of early movie idol Francis X. Bushman), and an unlikely friendship ensued. Bayne was vitriolic on…

September 5, 2021

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Silent Film Idol Francis X. Bushman

Before Francis X. Bushman achieved fame as a silent movie star billed as "The Handsomest Man in the World", he had already won a measure of success as a nude…

July 18, 2021

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Folks, Facts & Fun from July 1931

News, Headlines, Entertainment & Trivia from July 1931: Two weddings and a song - Actor Stuart Erwin marries actress June Collyer; Singer Rudy Vallée records As Time Goes By, and…