Thanks for the link to your site. I am familiar with your excellent work with silent films. Were you also a student of WKE? I was privileged to study under him (and Jay Leyda) at NYU in the late seventies and early eighties. I think you are right. I do seem to remember that there was a copy of DOMBE...

The 1919 film was the American release of the original 1917 British feature; not a separate film. I have a July 11, 1919 review from "Variety" in which the title is listed as "Dombey and Sons" (plural). Not sure if "Variety" misprinted the title or if it was in fact changed for the American release....

Hi -- Thank you so much for your response! You raise a good point. I should have mentioned that Professor Wagenknecht's 1987 book "Stars of the Silents" contains (in a slightly revised form) some of what is contained in the pamphlet. See pages 45--47. However, even Anthony Slide has not seen the ori...

This is a real longshot: Does anyone have a copy -- or know the whereabouts of a copy -- of "A Tribute to Clarine Seymour?" This was written by Edward Wagenknecht in 1920. It was a privately printed 15 page pamphlet. In Professor Wagenknecht's "As Far As Yesterday" he indicates that there were no mo...

Looking for the 1917 British feature DOMBEY AND SON in any film and/or video format. If I remember correctly, this used to be offered by Charles Tarbox's Film Classics Exchange. Please respond direct to: fredguida44@yahoo.com" target="_blank And please check out http://www.charlesdickensonscreen.com...

Yesterday (March 28) was the birthday of the great Edward Wagenknecht. Among his many books (!) is, of course, THE MOVIES IN THE AGE OF INNOCENCE. In my opinion, this is, and always will be, the single most important book ever written on the silent era. And I know that this is the view of most serio...

I have 20 assorted 35mm slides in original Blackhawk box. They are reproductions of slides used in theatres. Messages include "Special Pictures for Mothers and Children," "Amateurs Wanted - Apply at Box Office," "No Smoking," "Bring The Children," and "Why Don't You Try This Madam." (The latter incl...

I have a Niles print of IT’S A GIFT with Snub Pollard for sale. 400’ Soundtrack 1 Splice Will throw in for free a print of HURRY HURRY with WC Fields (Castle Digest from NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK) 400’ Sound 14 Splices. Several torn sprocket holes in the first 100’ $36 including Media Mail s...

I can't be the only one out there still using laserdiscs! I have a large collection; please advise if you are looking for anything on laser. Will also trade for Charles Dickens titles on laser -- and CED! At the moment, I have the following package of silents for sale: BIRTH OF A NATION, INTOLERANCE...

I have a set of Lauritzen and Lundquist's AMERICAN FILM INDEX (1908--1915) & (1916--1920) for sale. These books are an invaluable reference source for anyone seriously interested in the silent era. Also, in an unusual touch for reference books, they include some great, high-qualiity photographs of v...

Lobby Card For Sale: $1,200.00 plus shipping and insurance. I'm selling a lobby card from Abel Gance's NAPOLEON. According to Kevin Brownlow's book on NAPOLEON, it is from the 1927 Gaumont-Metro-Goldwyn release of the film. Apart from the Gaumont-Metro-Goldwyn logo, all text on the card is in French...

The 8mm print of FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER has been sold.

Looking for the 1917 British feature DOMBEY AND SON. Based on the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Directed by Maurice Elvey. This used to be floating around in 16mm. Also interested in other silent Dickens adaptations as well as British silents in general. Please respond directly to my email...

The 16mm print of IT'S A GIFT from the above list has been sold.

I have the following misc silents available for sale or trade. Prices do not include shipping. Will be happy to make a package deal. In terms of trading, I'm always looking for anything off the beaten path that relates in any way to Charles Dickens. Also looking for British silents. Any film and/or ...

Does anyone out there have a really good quality original print (and, of course, complete) of the 1933 Monogram version of OLIVER TWIST with Dickie Moore? It is a common title, but is usually found in pretty lousy film or video copies. I don't necessarily need to own it in 16mm. If you have such a p...

Thanks very much for all the helpful replies!

Unfortunately, this does not seem to have ever had an official video release. 16mm prints have been out there forever and its currently available in homemade DVD-R...

Does anyone out there have any info on the copyright status of the 1931 Paramount feature RICH MAN'S FOLLY? It appears to be one of those odd titles that has slipped into the public domain but I can't seem to get a definitive answer on this without initiating the formal search process. I have no com...

Thanks for reply. That is a great DVD. Unfortunately -- and surprisingly -- it is not available over here in NTSC format as is the case with SILENT SHAKESPEARE. In any event, it contains an earlier short version of THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. Hopefully, someone will come through with the later featur...

I'm looking for a VHS copy of Blackhawk's release of the 1923 American silent feature THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. (If necessary, a Beta copy will do too...) As far as I know, this never came out on Laserdisc or DVD. Will also consider Super-8 or 16mm but would want a print with a music track. Also lo...

Would like to hear from anyone with any British silent films for sale or trade. Features and all types of shorts. Any film and/or video format.

This is my first posting on NitrateVille. I am just reconnecting with the film scene after a long absence due to illness. Sadly, my wife has finally convinced me that some stuff has to go and so: I have six very unusual lobby cards from Abel Gance's NAPOLEON that I would like to sell. (Five horizont...