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by yorkmba99
Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: new kickstarter campaign
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

Re: new kickstarter campaign

Brent,
What have you done, if anything, for the legacy of undeservedly overlooked silent movie stars? If you haven't, that's OK, I am not going to call you names, but please do not slander and try to stop those that are trying against all odds to do something worthy.
by yorkmba99
Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: new kickstarter campaign
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

new kickstarter campaign

Silent Hall of Fame has launched a kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the preproduction of a new documentary. We offer eight levels of generous rewards for donations of every budget. If you support the cause of bringing belated recognition to many overlooked silent movie stars, please spread th...
by yorkmba99
Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: The Exchange
Topic: Silent Gems Collection update 1/15/2016
Replies: 1
Views: 2203

Silent Gems Collection update 1/15/2016

Hi all, For those who are interested in rare silent films, please check the new additions to our Silent Gems Collection: "Betty and the Buccaneers" (1917) director Rollin S. Sturgeon starring Juliette Day, comedy "Beau Revel" (1921) director John Griffith Wray starring Lewis Stone, society drama You...
by yorkmba99
Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: The Exchange
Topic: more rare silent films on DVD
Replies: 13
Views: 8628

Re: more rare silent films on DVD

I sincerely apologize for not responding sooner - I was not aware of the discussion on this topic. About the music. All of the music that accompanies the films is in the public domain, as are the performances. Specifically, the classical music is from here: https://musopen.org/music/" target="_blank...
by yorkmba99
Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: The Exchange
Topic: rare silent films on DVD from SHF-E
Replies: 1
Views: 2140

rare silent films on DVD from SHF-E

Hi all, For those who are interested in rare silent films, please check the new additions to our Silent Gems Collection: "Human Hearts" (1922) Director King Baggot starring House Peters, crime drama "Little Miss Hoover" (1918) Director John S. Robertson, starring Marguerite Clark, Comedy "A Child of...
by yorkmba99
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: The Exchange
Topic: new additions to our Silent Gems Collection
Replies: 0
Views: 1948

new additions to our Silent Gems Collection

Hi all, For those who are interested in rare silent films, please check the new additions to our Silent Gems Collection: "Poor Little Peppina" (1916) starring Mary Pickford, crime drama "The Woman God Forgot" (1917) director Cecil B. DeMille starring Geraldine Farrar, historical drama You can see th...
by yorkmba99
Wed Dec 30, 2015 2:18 am
Forum: The Exchange
Topic: more rare silent films on DVD
Replies: 13
Views: 8628

more rare silent films on DVD

Hi all, For those who are interested in rare silent films, please check the new additions to our Silent Gems Collection on eBay. "In Wrong" (1919) - Jack Pickford, Marguerite De La Motte, Comedy "When Knighthood Was in Flower" (1922) - Marion Davies, historical drama A friendly reminder that tomorro...
by yorkmba99
Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: The Exchange
Topic: new additions to our Silent Gems Collection on eBay
Replies: 0
Views: 1934

new additions to our Silent Gems Collection on eBay

Hi all, For those who are interested in rare silent films, please check the new additions to our Silent Gems Collection on eBay: "That Model from Paris" (1926) starring Marceline Day director Louis J. Gasnier "Secrets" (1924) director Frank Borzage starring Norma Talmadge "Ashes of Vengeance" (1923)...
by yorkmba99
Wed Dec 09, 2015 12:35 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Loving The Classics: A Warning
Replies: 125
Views: 58126

Re: Loving The Classics: A Warning

Nov 15 Hi, I want to place an order for 5-6 items, what kind of volume discount do you offer, and what about combined shipping? Nov 15 Hello, We may be able to offer a discount depending on which films you want and how rare they are. Can you provide us with the list of movies you're interested in? N...
by yorkmba99
Fri Sep 11, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Accolade Global Film Competition Award
Replies: 0
Views: 420

Accolade Global Film Competition Award

Silent Hall of Fame has won the prestigious Award of Recognition from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Documentary Short. The film, entitled Silent Hall of Fame Documentary, presents to the public Silent Hall of Fame and its efforts to bring belated recognition to overlo...
by yorkmba99
Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Janice Meredith and other hidden gems
Replies: 5
Views: 1325

Janice Meredith and other hidden gems

are available here:
http://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/free-movies-2" target="_blank" target="_blank
by yorkmba99
Mon May 25, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: star's birthday and award-winning documentary
Replies: 8
Views: 2788

Re: star's birthday and award-winning documentary

Mr. Shepard: Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to comment. The attention bestowed on us by such a world renowned pundit in film history and film preservation as you lends further credibility to Silent Hall of Fame and elevates its status as an important player in the effort to preserve...
by yorkmba99
Wed May 20, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: star's birthday and award-winning documentary
Replies: 8
Views: 2788

Re: star's birthday and award-winning documentary

We are proud to present to all silent film lovers our multiple award-winning documentary! In March 2015 it won the distinction "Award of Merit" at the San Francisco Film Awards. In May 2015 it won the Silver Award at the 2015 International Independent Film Awards. http://silent-hall-of-fame.org/docu...
by yorkmba99
Thu May 14, 2015 2:52 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the public
Replies: 67
Views: 25620

Re: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the pub

A few critics suggested acquiring films from LOC instead of getting readily available VHS copies from UCLA. At least these two films were mentioned: A Child of the Paris streets Little Miss Hoover What was not mentioned is that LOC charges a couple hundred per reel, so to make it simple, say each fe...
by yorkmba99
Mon May 04, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the public
Replies: 67
Views: 25620

Re: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the pub

Thanks. I appreciate all replies - the one or two supportive, and the overwhelming majority rejecting what I do or outright insulting. Those who disagree have misread and misinterpreted the petition. First, I don't insist that UCLA give the films to my nonprofit, I ask them to make the films availab...
by yorkmba99
Sun May 03, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the public
Replies: 67
Views: 25620

Re: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the pub

kaleidoscopeworld Actually, a win-win partnership was the idea but didn't work. Dozens of silent film lovers have signed the petition. They think it can help them to see many films that have been unavailable in generations. Steve Massa Thanks so much for the link. I will take SHE CRIED (1912) off th...
by yorkmba99
Sun May 03, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the public
Replies: 67
Views: 25620

petition to UCLA to make rare films available to the public

We invite all silent film lovers to support the petition.

http://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.ph ... r-petition" target="_blank

Silent Hall of Fame
A nonprofit organization
Preserving the legacy of silent movie stars
by yorkmba99
Fri May 01, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: star's birthday and award-winning documentary
Replies: 8
Views: 2788

Re: star's birthday and award-winning documentary

The film has been made part of the official selection for The Online Film Festival (TOFF). Everyday people can watch, rate, share and comment films embedded in the TOFF’s website. Voting starts: May 1st, Voting ends: May 28th. There will be a daily voting frequency: users can vote once a day on each...
by yorkmba99
Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: star's birthday and award-winning documentary
Replies: 8
Views: 2788

star's birthday and award-winning documentary

We invite all silent film lovers to watch our short documentary, which just won the distinction "Award of Merit" at the San Francisco Film Awards. http://silent-hall-of-fame.org" target="_blank Tomorrow April 24 is the birthday of Marceline Day, the gentle and quiet beauty of the Silent Era. Marceli...
by yorkmba99
Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: short documentary
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Re: short documentary

This is, as of today March 29 2015, an award-winning documentary! It won the distinction Award of Merit at the San Francisco Film Awards.
by yorkmba99
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: short documentary
Replies: 2
Views: 781

short documentary

Silent Hall of Fame invites all classic film lovers to see our documentary, the purpose of which is to let the public know about our efforts to restore the legacy and bring belated recognition to distinguished silent film personalities who have not been rewarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of ...
by yorkmba99
Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:47 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Capra's THE WAY OF THE STRONG 1928 and other rare films
Replies: 0
Views: 748

Capra's THE WAY OF THE STRONG 1928 and other rare films

Does anyone know where to find Capra's THE WAY OF THE STRONG 1928? It was sold 30-40 years ago by Kit Parker, but he says he doesn't have it any more. If you want to help find and stream for free rare silent films, you can find a list of films that I am searching for here: http://silent-hall-of-fame...
by yorkmba99
Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: "Made for Love" (1926)
Replies: 6
Views: 1680

Re: "Made for Love" (1926)

You can watch the film on my website. You can also download it from archive dot org, where I posted it in a collection with the same name.
Enjoy!
Silent Hall of Fame
A nonprofit organization
Preserving the legacy of silent movie stars
http://silent-hall-of-fame.org/" target="_blank
by yorkmba99
Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Louis J. Gasnier Lost or Found
Replies: 20
Views: 5587

Re: Louis J. Gasnier Lost or Found

Thanks, I have this info. I was hoping that the film was already on VHS. Obtaining a copy from a foreign archive is a losing proposition.
by yorkmba99
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Louis J. Gasnier Lost or Found
Replies: 20
Views: 5587

Re: Louis J. Gasnier Lost or Found

Where can one find a copy of 1927 The Beauty Shoppers (EXTANT)? Thanks.
by yorkmba99
Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:00 am
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: FIAF memberships
Replies: 7
Views: 778

Re: FIAF memberships

You can get research access from the closest archive or library that has FIAF connection. I use the PFA in Berkeley.
by yorkmba99
Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Talking About Silents
Topic: Surviving Marceline Day silents
Replies: 8
Views: 1673

Re: Surviving Marceline Day silents

Hi all, I am brand new here at NitrateVille, so please let me introduce myself. I became passionate about bringing back from oblivion the names and legacy of under-rated but distinguished silent movie personalities. I created a website to help achieve this goal, but even before I did this, I researc...