Silent film

"Stop, Look and Listen," a Silent Film Released 94 Years Ago, and Long Thought to Be Lost, Found in Tokyo

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Film & Motion Pictures, Events, Concerts, Other Entertainment, Entertainment, Celebrity, Films, American films, American comedy films, Larry Semon, Semon, Silent film, Oliver Hardy

The film, dating back to the Golden Age of Silent Films, and long thought to be lost, was directed by the famous American silent film actor, Larry Semon (18891928), who also starred in the film, together with Oliver Hardy (18921957).

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  • The film, dating back to the Golden Age of Silent Films, and long thought to be lost, was directed by the famous American silent film actor, Larry Semon (18891928), who also starred in the film, together with Oliver Hardy (18921957).
  • Look up silent movie clown in the dictionary and youre liable to see Larry Semons picture.
  • Mr. Sasayama noted that although the film had undergone intense deterioration, he had never dreamed that it might be a lost silent film.
  • The discovered film will be shown within the British Silent Film Festival Symposium, to be held in London, in April of 2020.

The Film Detective Proudly Presents: Laurel & Hardy One Fine Collection

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Cinema of the United States, Film, Silent film, Our Gang, Laurel and Hardy, Hal Roach, American comedy films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sling TV, The Film Detective, English-language films

Also includes three BONUS SHORTS two featuring Laurel & Hardy cameos and one from producer Hal Roach truly making thisOne Fine Collection and a must-have not to be missed by any fan!

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  • Also includes three BONUS SHORTS two featuring Laurel & Hardy cameos and one from producer Hal Roach truly making thisOne Fine Collection and a must-have not to be missed by any fan!
  • From the archives of Scott Entertainment in conjunction with The Film Detective, from the original film elements courtesy of Richard Feiner & Associates, Laurel & Hardy: One Fine Collection is presented in full screen with an aspect ratio of 4 x 3 and original sound.
  • Clients served by the company include 20th Century Fox, Gaim Vivendi, HBO, MGM, MTV, Sony Pictures, The Film Detective, VCI Entertainment and Warner Bros, among others.
  • In 2016, The Film Detective launched its OTT classic movie app, and in June of 2018, the company launched a 24/7 linear channel on Sling TV.

The Advanced Imaging Society to Present 2019 Harold Lloyd Award to Writer, Producer, Director Christopher McQuarrie at 10th Annual Lumiere Awards at Warner Bros. Studios Wednesday, January 30th

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Audio, Video, Other Technology, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, General Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Silent film, Entertainers, Screenwriters, Harold Lloyd, Lloyd, Lumiere, Christopher McQuarrie

The Advanced Imaging Society has announced the distinguished recipients of the organizations top Lumiere Awards, which will be presented during the Societys 10th annual honors ceremony January 30th at Warner Bros. Studios.

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  • The Advanced Imaging Society has announced the distinguished recipients of the organizations top Lumiere Awards, which will be presented during the Societys 10th annual honors ceremony January 30th at Warner Bros. Studios.
  • The Society has named Academy Award-winning writer, producer, director Christopher McQuarrie as the recipient of its 2019 Harold Lloyd Award.
  • Harold Lloyd was an actor, director, writer, or producer in more than 200 films, said Suzanne Lloyd, Chairman of Harold Lloyd Entertainment.
  • In addition to its annual awards, the Society produces seminars, educational videos, screenings, and aids in research.

Universal Pictures Continues Silent Film Initiative, Will Restore 10 Additional Titles

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Cinema of the United States, California, Films, Comcast, NBCUniversal, Universal City, California, Universal Pictures, Sensation Seekers, San Francisco Silent Film Festival, Silent film

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Pictures announced today that it will continue its historic silent film initiative with an additional 10 titles to be restored and screened for cinema fans in the coming years.

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  • UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Universal Pictures announced today that it will continue its historic silent film initiative with an additional 10 titles to be restored and screened for cinema fans in the coming years.
  • Significant titles such as Outside the Law, Oh, Doctor!, The Last Warning and Sensation Seekers have been included in this initiative.
  • The announcement was made at Opening Night of the 2018 San Francisco Silent Film Festival, where Universal Pictures premiered the restored 1928 silent film The Man Who Laughs.
  • The silent film initiative is part of the Universal Pictures film restoration program first announced in 2012.