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The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast

Stewart Lee
Silent Film
The Italian
George Beban
Italian Immigration
New York City
Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival
Hollywood
The Manxman
Thomas Ince
American Dream
Aloha Wanderwell Baker
Nosferatu
Silent Film Day
Pittsburgh Silent Film Society
Beverly Of Graustark
Snow White
Samantha Glasser
Columbus Moving Picture Show
Marion Davies
Film Screenings

A podcast examining all things Silent Film and Silent Film adjacent. Episodes of the Golden Silent Films Podcast will vary, from specific single movie breakdowns and discussions to full length biographies of the icon's who make these films and this genre so classic.

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In this episode, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the tumultuous life of Barbara La Marr, one of the biggest stars of the silent era. La Marr was an incredible talent who found success on the dance floor, the silver screen and with scree... more

Join the Golden Silent Films Podcast as we take you back to Castellaneta, Italy, in podcast form. We will look back at the youth of a young boy named Rodolfo. He will face his fair share of triumphs and tragedies as he grows into movie mega-star, Rud... more

Rudolph Valentino died one hundred years ago on August 23, 1926. In an effort to celebrate the life of the Italian mega star, the Golden Silent Films Podcast is dedicating its sixth season to Rudolph Valentino.

With that in mind, we are spending 202... more

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is celebrating National Bacon Day the only way we know how ... by celebrating the life and work of Lloyd Bacon. The career of Bacon spanned the silent and sound, both in front of and behind the camera.

The celebratio... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Kamin
Chaplin expert and historian
Episode: The Gold Rush - 1925
Shane Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin's grandson
Episode: The Gold Rush - 1925
Kirsten Strayer
Program director of the Screenshot Asia Film Festival
Screenshot Asia Film Festival
Episode: Shorts Collection Vol. 2
Mary Mallory
Scholar and writer on early cinema
Author of First Women of Hollywood
Episode: Signe, Seena - A Biography
Kristin Strayer
Screenshot Asia Program Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Double Feature - "Cave of the Silken Web" and "The Wind"
Emily Laurance
Executive Director of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival
Cleveland Silent Film Festival
Episode: Silent Cities - Cleveland, Ohio
Samantha Glasser
Director of the Columbus Moving Picture Show
Columbus Moving Picture Show
Episode: Columbus Moving Picture Show 2025 Preview
Leslie McMichael
An incredibly talented harpist and musician passionate about historic preservation and silent films
Episode: Snow White - 1916
Ben Model
Silent film accompanist, historian, and presenter
Silent Film Music Podcast
Episode: Beverly of Graustark - 1926

Host

Stuart Lee
A passionate advocate for silent films, with an infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of historical cinema.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Well Researched and Always Interesting!

    I’ve always enjoyed silent films, but recently began watching more of them and researching them. It’s a fascinating era, and I was so happy to find this podcast. Everything is well researched and I’m learning about new movies and actors that I’ve never heard of. I would definitely recommend this podcast to anyone who is interested in silent films or even film history in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HermionesEveningBag
    United States5 months ago
  • A great and fun educational podcast

    I appreciate how a-political this podcast is- I wait eagerly for my favorite silent films to be discussed but until then I found myself on pins & needles listening to unusual films that I had heard of but never saw like The Dragon Painter. But hearing the episode discussing The Phantom Carriage, I am now a solid fan! Great opinions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanteVPF
    United States6 months ago
  • Silence is Golden

    Stewart Lee’s enthusiasm for silent films and classic films is palpable. Having just researched the silent film era for a book about bank robber turned matinee idol Henry Starr, I really enjoyed his interview with Samantha Glasser from the Columbus Moving Picture Show convention. I can’t wait to hear more fascinating history about the silent era with Stewart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuffBronco
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    I wasn’t as familiar with the silent era of films when I started listening. The few that I did watch I would follow along with episodes from this podcast as a “second” view of what I had seen. It helped me understand better the context of the movie, the actors and even snippets of the movie I may have missed.

    Now I listen to episodes even before I’ve seen the movie, excited to learn about that movie it’s actors and more. I greatly appreciate all the research and labor put into each episode and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beat commando
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Deep-Dive into Silent Films

    A very well-researched exploration into specific silent films and silent film actors. If you are looking to learn more about certain personalities or specific films then give it a listen. My only quibble is that sometimes podcaster Stewart goes into minute detail of a film’s plot sometimes, destroying any suspense about the story’s end. The episodes on Chaplin, Delores Del Rio, and Joan of Arc will interest those new to these people and also die-hard silent film fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Silent-film
    United Statesa year ago

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The host's enthusiasm and expertise resonate with fans of film history, providing valuable insights into silent films.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and informative nature of the episodes, especially those unfamiliar with silent cinema.
Some reviews mention a need for improved production quality, though this doesn't overshadow the content's educational value.
Many find the discussions engaging and enlightening, blending historical context with personal anecdotes.
Overall, there is a strong community feel, with many saying the episodes foster a sense of camaraderie among silent film enthusiasts.

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#189
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#97
Finland/Arts/Visual Arts

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Ben Model and "The Silent Film Universe."
Q: Is there anything, as you were researching and putting the book together, that stood out that you learned for the first time?
Ben was surprised to learn about the common practice of speed adjustments in silent films, which actors and directors used to manage the viewing experience without discussing it publicly.
Ben Model and "The Silent Film Universe."
Q: Tell us a little bit about your book and your vision for it and your approach to writing it.
Ben explains that the book originated from a series of blog posts and is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers, focusing on the evolution of silent film and its storytelling techniques.
Double Feature - "Cave of the Silken Web" and "The Wind"
Q: What challenges do you face in curatoring silent films?
Kristin noted that finding complete prints of films for screening is a significant challenge since many silent films have been lost.
Double Feature - "Cave of the Silken Web" and "The Wind"
Q: How was The Cave of the Silken Web selected for screening?
Kristin Strayer explained it was selected due to its unique genre elements and special effects, standing out from typical silent films.
Signe, Seena - A Biography
Q: What notable roles did Seena Owen play throughout her career?
Owen portrayed a range of characters, including those from various nationalities, with notable performances in films like "Intolerance" and "Queen Kelly."

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2. Shane Chaplin
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5. Kristin Strayer
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7. Samantha Glasser
8. Leslie McMichael

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