10 American Silent Films Returned Home from Russia

[Gene Zonarich]

I believe Mae Murray's IDOLS OF CLAY and THE RIGHT TO LOVE both directed by George Fitzmaurice are at Gosfilmofond.

To be honest, we also hold a copy of RIGHT TO LOVE in the Netherlands. Is this film really sought after? We never noticed anyone being interested in it so far...

Are you kidding, both of those films were directed by George Fitzmaurice and in the case of 'IDOLS' , probably a minor masterpiece, showcases Mae's acting chops rather than being the great clothes horse she usually was when appearing in films directed by hubby Robert Z. Leonard

Fantastic news for hardcore Mae Murray fans -- IDOLS of CLAY, a 1920 release, one of four she made for Famous Players Lasky/Paramount, three of which were directed by Fitzmaurice. The closest I've been able to get to these films (and many others of course) is the occasional production still or lobby card. She subsequently made six films with MGM (if you count the two that were already in production under the Tiffany/Metro-Goldwyn banner at the time of the merger with Mayer in 1924). I won't knock TCM any more than I would knock AA, but they must have more to show than Merry Widow from this period. Sorry for the negativity, this is excellent NEWS!

[rogerskarsten]

For more information regarding archival holdings of films featuring Mae Murray, this thread should be helpful.

~Roger

[Gene Zonarich]

Roger,

Much appreciated. Thanks!

Gene