Posts tagged with "Douglas Fairbanks"
Watch It: The Iron Mask (1929)
The Iron Mask, starring Douglas Fairbanks, was released on February 21, 1929. It’s the first talking role for Fairbanks and it’s also one of those inter-period, half silent, half talkie movies. Typically, the movie has been shown in its silent version. The Iron Mask stars Fairbanks as d’Artagnan, Marguerite De La Motte as his beloved Constance (who is [...]
Film Friday Weekly Round Up
Summer is officially on in Toronto, friends and neighbors! The pools are open, the barbeques are fired, and the Cup finals are a wash (the Kings and the Rangers, puh-lease). And this if of course a perfect day for… sitting in a dark theatre or on a cozy couch and watching movies? Yes, yes it [...]
Review: The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916)
Thanks to the generosity and hospitality of an awesome Toronto film fan, I had the opportunity to see The Mystery of the Leaping Fish last weekend. I’ve seen this silent short before, but it’s been awhile and I had forgotten how truly weird and oddball it is. I think a lot of silent film [...]
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916)
I give the Mystery of the Leaping Fish 5 stars just for it weirdness and it’s Little Fish Blower. Read my review here. Cast Douglas Fairbanks … Coke Ennyday Bessie Love … The Little Fish Blower Alma Rubens … His Female Accomplice Allan Sears … Gent Rolling in Wealth (billed as A.D. Sears) Charles [...]
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup
What a very exciting week it has been for silent movies and the people who blog about them. Suddenly, everyone wants to know more. It’s seems that an Best Picture Oscar win for the The Artist has confirmed this whole silent movie thing isn’t just a flash in the pan for the public. Everyone wants [...]
Clip from The Thief of Bagdad
Special effects 1924 style! As part of the July series “Race and Hollywood: Arab Images on Film,” TCM aired The Thief of Bagdad last night. I had forgotten how much I love this movie and Douglas Fairbanks. This film is pure delight, and here’s one of the more delightful moments to whet your appetite. If [...]
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