Snow White - 1916

This episode is a look into the silent film history of Cleveland, Ohio. From famous silent film music composers and historic early films to gorgeous movie houses and film storage centers, Cleveland has it all. Join us for a trip to this great silent city!We also discuss the 1925 Constance Talmadge film, "Her Sister from Paris," which was screened at the Cleveland Public Library on March 15, 2025.This episode also features silent film talk with Emily Laurance, the Executive Director of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium. For more info on this great organization, head over clevelandsilentfilmfestival.orgBluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1We are also available on YouTube! Please like and subscribe!

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Male and Female" in 1919. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Gloria Swanson, Thomas Meighan and Lila Lee.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X = @goldensilents1Silent Film Fridays can be found at ATK42Games on Twitch

This episode shines a spotlight on the 2025 edition of the wonderful Columbus Moving Picture Show. We are joined by the convention's Director, Samantha Glasser, to look back at the history of the CMPS as well as what's in store for this year's event. This year's event takes place May 22 - 25 in Columbus, Ohio!If you want to learn more about the Columbus Moving Picture Show, head over to www.columbusmovingpictureshow.com And don't forget to check out the Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Snow White" in 1916. Directed by J. Searle Dawley and starring Marguerite Clark, Creighton Hale and Dorothy Cumming.This episode also features movie and music discussions with the incredibly talented harpist and film accompanist, Leslie McMichael.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1All Things Leslie McMichael - www.pluckmusic.net

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Beverly of Graustark" in 1926. Directed by Sidney Franklin and starring Marion Davies, Antonio Moreno and Creighton Hale.This episode also features a discussion with talented silent film accompanist, all-around film historian and generally cool dude, Ben Model!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Ben Model - silentfilmmusic.com

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The City Without Jews" in 1924. Based on the novel by Hugo Bettauer and directed by Hans Karl Breslauer.This episode also covers the film's National Holocaust Remembrance Day screening event and cine-concert at Pittsburgh's Rodef Shalom Congregation on January 27, 2025.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Alicia Svigals - aliciasvigals.comHolocaust Center of Pittsburgh - hcofpgh.org

A discussion about and travelogue centered around the 2024 edition of Silent Movie Day and the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival. This breakdown covers every film screened, with an emphasis on "He Who Gets Slapped" and "Waxworks", both from 1924. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 D.J. Zombo - www.zomboco.com PSFS - pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org

A discussion about and review of Robert Eggers' take on "Nosferatu", released on December 25, 2024. In a departure from the traditional Golden Silent Films Podcast episode, this is our first impressions of the film, recorded shortly after our second viewing. This episode is the next chapter of our ongoing series chronicling all things "Nosferatu". Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Jason Burke on YouTube - @Stylesclash4life

A discussion about and look into the life of Edwin S. Porter from the Porter Film Fest in the director's hometown of Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 7, 2024. In this episode, we'll also take a look at the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the yuletide silent classic "The Night Before Christmas" in 1905. This short was directed by Edwin S. Porter and starred Santa Claus and his team of reindeer. This is the final stop of our whirlwind "World Tour '24" season. There's no place like home. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast For more info on the Porter Film Fest, just search it on Facebook and you'll go right to the page!

A discussion and review of the 1939 autobiography entitled "Call to Adventure" by world explorer and filmmaker Aloha Wanderwell Baker. This incredible tale of exploration and early travel vlogging is the next stop on our "World Tour '24."Twitter/X - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscastFor more recent travel vlogging adventures and a whole lot more, check out TomWasHere on YouTube at TomWasHerePGH