Rudolph Valentino

001. link (1927) Dir. F. W. Murnau

008. link (1930) Dir. F. W. Murnau

016. link (1927) Dir. Fritz Lang

046. link (1924) Dir. Fritz Lang

050. link (1928) Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer

052. Birth of a Nation (1915) Dir. D. W. Griffith

061. link (1931) Dir. F. W. Murnau

069. link (1922) Dir. Fritz Lang

070. link (1922) Dir. F. W. Murnau

077. link (1927) Dir. William A. Wellman

078. link (1926) Dir. F. W. Murnau

090. link (1928) Dir. Fritz Lang

091. link (1929) Dir. Fritz Lang

092. link (1920) Dir. Robert Wiene

093. link (1919) Dir. Ernst Lubitsch

097. link (1929) Dir. G. W. Pabst

098. link (1924) Dir. Raoul Walsh

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In a récent commemoration of St. Andrews jour the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) had a jour of films based in Scotland. The theme was called 'Hollywood dreams of Scotland'. The itinerary featured Disney Pixar's Brave, followed par silent film Annie Laurie and ending with cult classic Highlander. But I will focus solely on one film: Annie Laurie.

Originally released on 11th May 1927, the historical drama stars silent icone Lillian Gish in the titular role. écriture credits go to oscar nominated screenwriter Josephine Lovett; the film was directed par John S. Robertson, director of Dr. Jeckyll & Mr....

The silent movie Der Golem produced in 1920, is a masterpiece in film making. Based on a legend in Jewish mysticism, its narrative tells of a clay statue brought to life par Rabbi Loew in a medieval Prague ghetto to defend the Jews from ongoing persecution and attack par the city's rulers. It is found in the rubble of an old synagogue and is used as a servant, initially doing nothing but good. The Golem falls in love, but when his l’amour is rejected, he goes on a murderous rampage leaving a trail of destruction.
Beautifully styled, with captivating sets and dramatic evocative cinematography by...