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entertainment1 year ago

"Lost Clara Bow Film Premieres After 101 Years and $20 Yard Sale Find"

A lost silent film featuring a young Clara Bow, discovered at a yard sale, was shown for the first time in a century at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. The 1923 film, "The Pill Pounder," was found in a $20 pallet of movies and has been restored for screening. The film offers a glimpse into Bow's early career and features her in a supporting role, showcasing her charisma and energy. The discovery has sparked excitement and led to efforts to locate missing scenes, filling a brief blank period in Bow's filmography before she became a leading lady in Hollywood.

movies1 year ago

"Uncovering Irish American History: A Journey Down the Rabbit Hole"

The silent film "The Callahans and the Murphys" caused controversy with its comic Irish stereotypes and was subsequently pulled from circulation, becoming a lost movie. A first-generation Irish American's curiosity about the film led to a deep dive into its plot, which centered on two Irish families in Goat Alley. The film's lead role was offered to Marie Dressler by her friend, screenwriter Frances Marion, during a time of financial struggle, ultimately leading to Dressler's success in the movie industry.

entertainment1 year ago

"Rare Clara Bow Film 'The Pill Pounder' Discovered at Omaha Auction"

A presumed-lost 1923 silent film featuring Clara Bow, titled "The Pill Pounder," was rediscovered at an Omaha auction. The 20-minute film provides a crucial glimpse into Bow's path to superstardom and has been restored with the help of Bow biographer David Stenn. The rediscovery of this film has sparked renewed interest in silent film and may lead to a general resurgence of interest in the genre.

entertainment2 years ago

"Emma Stone's Surprising NYFF Appearance: Sex, Death, and Goats in 'Bleat'"

Emma Stone surprises attendees at the New York Film Festival premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos' short film "Bleat," where she discusses the film and her collaboration with the director. Stone expresses her excitement about working on a silent film and her preference for non-verbal communication on screen. The film explores themes of loneliness, connection, and human-animal interaction. Stone and Lanthimos joke about their shared themes of sex, death, and goats in their collaborations.