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by lakeland_silent
Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
Replies: 17
Views: 1071

Re: The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)

Despite Novarro's sexual preferences in real life, he does a credible job in the love scenes. I think that's called acting ... I was trying to convey something which most people may not be aware of: that Ernst Lubitsch and Ramón Novarro had a serious confrontation during production and Lubitsch, be...
by lakeland_silent
Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: The Last Command (1928 film)
Replies: 28
Views: 2133

The Last Command (1928 film)

I recently viewed this film and though it was a striking silent drama. It seemed to give an insightful look into early Hollywood. I believe it was a vivid performance by Emil Jannings and arguably his best work.

Have any of you seen this, and what are your thoughts on it?
by lakeland_silent
Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)
Replies: 17
Views: 1071

The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927)

I recently viewed this film and I feel it was Lubitsch's best work. The film gives you a keen enjoyment, and it seems to have a magical enchantment and a fascination throughout. Despite Novarro's sexual preferences in real life, he does a credible job in the love scenes. Any comments or thoughts on ...
by lakeland_silent
Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:02 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: People on Sunday (1929)
Replies: 3
Views: 532

Re: People on Sunday (1929)

I recently viewed this German silent film, and it is one of the best silent films that Ive seen to date. Anyone else seen this, and what do you think? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_on_Sunday Very awesome film and I hope people purchase the Criterion Collection release on June 28th! It's prett...
by lakeland_silent
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:22 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: People on Sunday (1929)
Replies: 3
Views: 532

People on Sunday (1929)

I recently viewed this German silent film, and it is one of the best silent films that Ive seen to date.

Anyone else seen this, and what do you think?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_on_Sunday