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[Mike Gebert]

It's a new year (or will be shortly) and that means it's time for new thinking! New ideas! Big ideas! And nobody better to provide those than Warren William and his associates Mr. Sparks and Mr. Kibbee, seen here in a still from Lady For a Day, kindly provided by Louie D.



Many stray mentions of William here, though I can't seem to find a major thread. Did I never post what I was thinking about The Match King? I guess not.

I also meant to draw attention to this very strange item...

Ya ok but where is MARION DAVIES?

[Mike Gebert]

You know, I have one picture of her and King Vidor but she's in sort of clownface makeup (I think it's The Patsy) and it doesn't really do her charm justice... but if somebody has a good one, send it to me!

[Danny Burk]

I also meant to draw attention to this very strange item...

Strange indeed. I've always called those huevos rancheros, except that the latter include hot sauce.

I also meant to draw attention to this very strange item...

Strange indeed. I've always called those huevos rancheros, except that the latter include hot sauce.

Here in Aztlan, pardner, huevos rancheros are tortillas topped by a fried egg, salsa, refried beans, and cheese, hot sauce optional. That bread thing is strange. Might be kind of interesting to try, though.

Fred

[Danny Burk]

Here in Aztlan, pardner, huevos rancheros are tortillas topped by a fried egg, salsa, refried beans, and cheese, hot sauce optional. That bread thing is strange. Might be kind of interesting to try, though.

Fred

After posting, I Googled and found what you're describing. Similar to what I know, except for bread rather than tortillas. I dunno, it must be a Midwestern thing...

I always thought that was an Italian way of cooking but I have no idea what it's called....

[Mike Gebert]

With the two Talmadge Sisters releases coming in March from Kino, it seems the proper time to honor one of the most famous sister duos in movie history. We'll start with Norma, seen here looking like she's been painted by Burne-Jones or some other Victorian of the grand manner. Next month, Connie— and the guy who costars in enough of them that they count as a major silent release for him, as well.

P.S. I finally found a Marion Davies I like. It will turn up sometime this year.

Love it Mike! Miss Norma looks quite regal.

With the two Talmadge Sisters releases coming in March from Kino, it seems the proper time to honor one of the most famous sister duos in movie history. We'll start with Norma, seen here looking like she's been painted by Burne-Jones or some other Victorian of the grand manner. Next month, Connie— and the guy who costars in enough of them that they count as a major silent release for him, as well.

Great masthead, Norma looks gorgeous. Greta will be happy about this one.

Great choice! Norma does look great!

Whoopee!!!

I really like this picture of Norma. Captures all of her best and none of her worst.

The best masthead yet.

Norma rules!

great choice for masthead.....

[Mike Gebert]

And as promised, this month it's Connie's turn— and her costar Ronald Colman's, in Her Sister From Paris. Some excellent NitrateVillain posted this image (the full still is well worth seeing) though I can't seem to find it now. Thanks, whoever you were!

Some excellent NitrateVillain posted this image (the full still is well worth seeing) though I can't seem to find it now. Thanks, whoever you were!

Brenda (silentscreen) posted the still in the Introductions thread -- go here:

viewtopic.php?t=15&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=150

[Mike Gebert]

Ah, thanks, to you and Silentscreen both!

another terrific masthead but it's funny how Colman doesn't look like Colman in profile....

Ah, thanks, to you and Silentscreen both!

You're welcome! I've been wanting to see this movie forever, and now, thanks to Kino, I will! Really cute pic of both of them.

Brenda

another terrific masthead but it's funny how Colman doesn't look like Colman in profile....

He looks great from any direction me thinks!

Brenda

Very funny, comrade--It's not May yet!

[Mike Gebert]

In light of the present economic crisis it is necessary for every aspect of the state to be mobilized on behalf of new ideas and progress which will benefit the people. THEREFORE, it is the directive of the leaders of NitrateVille that the site will devote itself to spreading education through the use of the motion picture medium, and in particular by showcasing and discussing the work of the artists who are on the front lines of the struggle, the great Soviet filmmakers such as Eisenstein, Pudovkin, Dovzhenko, and Vertov.

Is this the new five week plan?

All Hail Our Glorious Leader !!!

All together now...."The Peoples Flag is deepest Red..."

I KNEW this site was nothing but a Commie front group. Now when Gebert locks a thread, it'll stay locked. And so will the participants.

I KNEW this site was nothing but a Commie front group. Now when Gebert locks a thread, it'll stay locked. And so will the participants.

Capitalist running dog.

Commrades! Where's the vodka?

Is this an "oh what Fools we be" day?

[silentfilm]

To honor this great day, we should all pledge to watch Salt for Svanetia tonight!