Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film - episode 10 The Man With The Megaphone

[@richardmcleod1930]

One of the most beautifully written musical scores ever written for a series such as this History of Hollywood by Kevin Brownlow. I love the title of his book "The Parade's Gone By"" as indeed the parade has passed. I get chill bumps every time I hear the music performed. Hearing Allan Dwan and all the other great Director's and people that literally began the film industry in Hollywood. Gloria Swanson always spoke very highly of Allan Dwan. Such a treat to actually hear the voices of these very early pioneers of American film and to have it all narrated by James Mason only ads to the treat!

[@jackmorrison7379]

It is a shame King Vidor, though honored all too late in life by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars), has largely been forgotten except by film students and cinephiles. Such a fine director, even in lighter stuff with comedienne Marion Davies (The Patsy; Show People). He lasted right into the 1940's and 50's sound era with Duel in the Sun and War and Peace. The modern musical score here for the "Crowd" is superb.

[@paulakpacente]

"Sunrise" is a great movie. IMO it has stood the test of time. "The Crowd" was also a fine movie. We have both of them on DVD.

[@headninjadog8120]

Such a great series. Never heard about this until KZbin. Love James Mason narration.

[@Stogdad1]

Superb episode!

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I saw a screening of The Crowd in August of 2022. As usual, a film is so much better when you see it on a large screen.

[@garryferrington811]

They weren't made for television.

[@denny906]

Thank you for posting this episode for everybody to enjoy.

[@CarlDuke]

Thanks for posting this, an absolutely wonderful series.

[@Tecun85]

Thank you both for this, I really appreciate it, this is a wonderful series.

[@garryferrington811]

Brownlow, in a sense, rescued silent era Hollywood from being forgotten.

[@victorbrunswick]

I wish they'd release the entire Carl Davis score on CD.

[@lindadeal3344]

I saw this movie in my early 30's and watched it...was glad it had a happy ending.

[@garryferrington811]

In the entire history of humanity, nobody has had a happy ending.

[@garyfrancis6193]

What movie?

[@edcampion3998]

i love movies and their history thank you.this series is excellent thanks a million.

[@TakersMissy]

Yes, thank you very much for uploading this. Priceless! :-)

[@matthewpaul6904]

That is a great philosophy by Thalberg. You have a profitable studio and you can afford a couple of pictures that took risks. If they succeeded and made money, great. But they would at least bolster the studio's reputation for innovation and ideas, which attracted writers, directors and actors.

[@garryferrington811]

Contrary to what many people have said, MGM was neither the biggest nor most powerful major studio. But it was far and away the most prestigious and successful.

[@L12Bong]

Thank you so much for uploading! Treasure..

[@rameybutler-hm7nx]

Poor ms. Viola Davis to lose her fianc'e to a airplane stunt, then lose her husband to the spainish flu. That woman saw some heartache.

[@thomasclyde9268]

Fantastic! I'm sad I finished watching.

[@elchavamendoza2006]

muchas gracias, lo acabo de ver 2 veces, ahora la serie esta completa!!!

[@novusmundi]

I just clicked the like button on your Facebook Page Taylorfest.

[@SaraiSantana-ei8vq]

Who is the girl who dances next to the man with the hat at minute 1:28

[@TonyBoyIsHere]

Eleanor Boardman's acting in "The Crowd" is so contemporary unlike much of the acting seen in silent films.

[@kenlee1416]

I've seen some of this contemporary acting, and they are off putting.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Wouldn't say contemporary but it was above the ham that was common in that era.

[@lindadeal3344]

I liked Ms. Boardman and enjoyed her movies!

[@TokyoStreetReport]

It's a shame that The Crowd is not available on Blu-Ray, or even DVD.

[@charlesrobinson1637]

I totally agree ,Classic movie way ahead of its time

[@jefferyburnett5137]

I doubt you will ever see this, but that movie is available on DVD...I've got it

[@mysterium_tremendum101]

​@@jefferyburnett5137there is no official US release on DVD, though. Sadly.

[@BentoJoaoAntonio]

All right. No, thankyou, i have all the episodes on VHS and DVD ;) But thanks for the help. o/

[@veritas6335]

Clara Bow, the girl in the headscarf in the title sequence, had a beautiful face and looked prettier in that short clip, with her hair tied back, than she ever did in any of her publicity headshots, when her perfect features were overwhelmed by mounds of puffy hair, cascading curls and the idiotic "beestung" mouth that was all the rage at the time.

[@novusmundi]

Do you have all of these documentaries on your page?

[@rahmmason2159]

I wonder if the US Mint issuing a quarter with Anna Mae Wong is an attempt at an apology?

[@garryferrington811]

Yes.

[@maxwellschott6660]

"The lions were more or less harmless" ........bruh

[@mine9eye]

Because you had a problem uploading Episode 10 and it was not possible to view in You Tube. I want to share a link to the complete You tube series. Contact me through Taylorfest on Face book if you want me to send a Drop Box link to the version I uploaded to You tube. If you want to upload it and have the complete series in your channel. Great series thanks for sharing.

[@BentoJoaoAntonio]

Why you're reposting?

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

People haven't changed so much in a century

[@mine9eye]

they look at their phones a lot more, is the only difference really

[@headninjadog8120]

@@mine9eye Like how I’m reading this comment now 😂

[@bertrandgerard1723]

En français,ça serai magnifique

[@LathropLdST]

Desolé, ça n'est pas possible. Je vous remercie de ne pas insister. Sometimes, if you want something, you must pay or do it yourself.

[@sue5158]

You have to watch the Irish? They need discipline?? Uh. No.

[@garryferrington811]

Popular stereotypes of the time.