It’s been another wonderful year for silent films and studies on the silent era. I wanted to share some of the best releases for your browsing and shopping pleasure.
Films
Laurel and Hardy: Year Three from Flicker Alley
The Boys transition to sound with this set including both the silent and talkie versions of their talking debut, Unaccustomed As We Are. This set, along with volumes one and two, is essential for Laurel and Hardy fans. Purchase directly from Flicker Alley.
Beau Geste (1926) from the Film Preserve
A new restoration of a smash hit that put Ronald Colman in the superstar camp even before those golden vocal cords were heard. Purchase from Movies Unlimited.
Tom Tyler by Undercrank Productions
A collection of Tom Tyler westerns, the kind of rip snortin’, rootin-tootin’ pictures that were wildly popular in rural markets. This is a chance to see them at their very best! Purchase from Movies Unlimited.
Made in New Jersey: Films from Fort Lee by Milestone
An exciting collection of mainstream American filmmaking before the move to the West Coast. Two discs packed with films and documentaries. Essential! Purchase from Kino.
Books and Toys And Oldies But Goodies
The Silent Film Universe by Ben Model
What are silent movies and how are you supposed to watch them? Ben Model answers these questions in his new book covering all things silent. Purchase links at Undercrank Productions.
A Fantasia of Color in Early Film by Various Authors
This is an older title but I couldn’t resist including it because it’s a big, beautiful, luscious book that is crammed with frames of hand-colored, stencil colored and tinted films from the earliest days of the movies. Purchase from Routledge.
The Bloodship (1927) from Sony
This was released last year but I missed it for my last list, so I am remedying it here! I had been wanting to watch this film for years and, if you read my review, you will see that I was not disappointed! Purchase Bluray from Movies Unlimited.
FlipBooKit Fliposcope Maker
The original way to view movies was via a peepshow machine and the Mutoscope flipcard machine is still a staple of boardwalks and old-timey concessions. This is a build-your-own kit, no nitrate needed! Purchase from Blick.
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