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Explore silent cinema and its distinctive storytelling.

Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 3,359 films · Page 51.

An Arabian Knight (1920)

adventure film, comedy drama, drama film, silent film

As described in a film magazine, Cordelia Darwin, spinster sister of Egyptologist George Darwin who resides in the desert, is a believer in reincarnation. Certain that she lived two thousand years ago as the Princess Rhodolphis and that yo…

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The Wild Olive (1915)

drama film, silent film

Nicknamed "Wild Olive," Miriam Strange discovers that her mom was an Indian, she moves to a hovel close to an Allegheny stumble camp. Norrie Passage, straight from school, visits his uncle, the tormenting manager of the camp, and meets Mir…

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Civilian Clothes (1920)

comedy film, silent film

As described in a film magazine, Florence Lanham (Mansfield), married in France while a Salvation Army worker to Captain Sam McGinnis (Meighan), returns to society life in America after receiving word that he was killed in battle. She keep…

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Rinty of the Desert (1928)

drama film, silent film

Rinty, the courageous dog of the desert, embarks on a thrilling journey from the wild sands to the heart of the bustling city. Rescued and given a home by June, granddaughter of Pop Marlow, the proprietor of a dime museum, Rinty quickly ad…

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The Dangerous Maid (1923)

comedy drama, silent film

As described in a film magazine review, the Duke of Monmouth's 1685 rebellion in England fails. Monmouth adherent Barbara Winslow disguises herself to lead his pursuers astray. She falls into the hands of the Royal troops.

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The Night Bird (1928)

boxing film, silent film

A New York boxer falls in love with an Italian girl he meets in Central Park. However his manager tries to prevent a relationship developing for fears of its impact on his career.

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The Pace That Kills (1928)

drama film, silent film

Eddie Bradley (Owen Gorin), a young farmboy leaves for the big city to get a job and find his sister, Grace (Florence Dudley). Eddie finds work in a department store and meets Fanny O'Rell (Virginia Roye), a city girl who introduces him to…

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On the High Seas (1922)

adventure film, silent film

As described in a film magazine review, while returning from East Asia, the ship S.S. Andren catches fire. Leone Deveraux is rescued by stokers Jim Dorn and Joe Polack, and the three cast off in a small boat.

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Young Nowheres (1929)

drama film, silent film

Albert “Binky” Whalen is a kind-hearted, daydreaming elevator boy in a New York apartment building. Poor and idealistic, he supplements his meager income by shining shoes and cleaning residents’ apartments. He sleeps in a dingy basement, b…

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