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The Great White Silence (restored, colorized)
1924
The Great White Silence is a 1924 English documentary that contains brief cinematograph sequences taken during the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910–1913. The principal filmmaker was photographer Herbert Ponting . Originally a silent film , the documentary was restored and re-released in 2011 by the Bri
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Sherlock Jr
1924
A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
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He Who Gets Slapped
1924
He Who Gets Slapped is a 1924 film starring Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, and John Gilbert.[1][2] It was directed by Victor Sjöström. The film is based on the Russian play ТоÑ, кÑо полÑÑÐ°ÐµÑ Ð¿Ð¾ÑÑÑÐ¸Ð½Ñ ("He Who Gets Slapped", transliterated as Tot, kto poluchayet poshchechini) by playwright
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The Ten Commandments /
1923
The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Ma
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The Love Nest /
1923
Buster bids goodbye to Virginia and all women, sailing away in his "C. Cupid." Later, without food or water, he is taken on board "The Love Nest" which has a very mean captain. A crewman who spills coffee on the captain's hand is thrown overboard. So is anyone else who bothers the captain.
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The White Sister /
1923
Lillian Gish is the daughter of a rich Italian count who is killed in a fall from his horse. Though Lillian stands to inherit a large estate, her older half-sister burns the will and thus inherits the property herself, throwing Lillian into poverty. Fortunately, she is engaged to marry the dashing o
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Safety Last!
1923
This is an amusing excerpt of the 'clock scene,' from Hal Roach full length film, ''Safety Last,'' found at archive.org web address: https://archive.org/details/dfwiv-Safety_Last_-_Harold_Lloyd_1923_-_Old_Time_Movie also can be watched at: https://archive.org/details/SafetyLastHaroldLloyd1923.FullMo
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Häxan / Witchcraft Through The Ages
1922
Häxan (Haxan) is a 1922 film, more information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4xan Source for this video: http://www.publicdomaintorrents.com/nshowmovie.html?movieid=1022 video uploaded in .avi format For more information on public domain films, where to watch them, where to download them,
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Manslaughter
1922
From IMDb: Society girl and thrill-seeker Lydia causes the death of a motorcycle policeman, and is prosecuted by her fiancé, Daniel, who describes in lurid detail the downfall of Rome. While she's in prison she reforms, and Daniel becomes a wasted alcoholic. Stars: Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy, and
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Nosferatu_DVD_quality
1922
NOTE: THIS FILM IS SEPARATED INTO FOUR FILES Nosferatu, up elsewhere on archive.org, this is the highest resolution version up so far, a direct DVD rip, '.vob' files renamed '.mpg', no reformatting has taken place. This version is the Alpha Video (ALP 3151D) rip. For information on specific DVD vers
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Miss Lulu Bett
1921
Title: Miss Lulu Bett Summary: A once-timid young woman gains newfound confidence after a failed marriage, much to the chagrin of her miserable family. Directed by: William C. de Mille Actors: Production Company: Paramount Pictures Release Date: November 1921 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1 Wlliam deMi
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The Ace of Hearts
1921
From IMDb : A secret society holds a meeting to determine what to do about a powerful and dangerous man whom they have been studying closely for the past three months. They all agree that he deserves to die. Two of the members, Farallone and Forrest, are both in love with Lilith, the group's only fe
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The Nut
1921
From IMDb: Eccentric inventor Charlie Jackson tries to interest wealthy investors in his girlfriend's plan to help children from poor neighborhoods. Stars: Marguerite De La Motte, William Lowery, Gerald Pr: Pring, Morris Hughes, Barbara La Marr, Sydney dé Grey, and Douglas Fairbanks
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The Conquering Power
1921
From the Wikipedia entry for "The Conquering Power": "The Conquering Power is a silent film made in 1921, directed by Rex Ingram and starring Rudolph Valentino, Alice Terry, and Ralph Lewis. It was based on the novel Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac." Original text can be found at http://en.wikip
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The Flapper
1920
A small town girl attends boarding school, dreams of romantic adventures, and has some. Stars: Olive Thomas, Theodore Westman, Jr., William P. Carlton, Jr., Warren Cook, Katherine Johnston, Arthur Johnston, Frances Marshall, and Marcia Harris IMDb Page Wikipedia Page
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Number, Please?
1920
From IMDb: While at an amusement park, trying vainly to forget the girl he has lost, a young man sees the girl with her new boyfriend. When her dog gets loose in the park, both suitors have to help her catch it. Then, the girl's uncle, a balloonist, gives her a pass for two in his balloon, provided
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Why Change Your Wife?
1920
From IMDb: Robert and Beth Gordon are married but share little. He runs into Sally at a cabaret and the Gordons are soon divorced. Just as he gets bored with Sally's superficiality, Beth strives to improve her looks. The original couple falls in love again at a summer resort. Stars: Gloria Swanson,
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Robbery Under Arms
1920
This 1920 silent film was made by Kenneth Brampton, who wrote, produced, directed and starred in it. The story concerns a real life bushranger (outlaw) named Captain Starlight, who became a national hero (like Ned Kelly). It is based on a classic Australian novel by Rolf Boldrewood (the pen name of
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Just Neighbors
1919
From IMDb: Suburban neighbors (L: Lloyd and Pollard) join together to build a garden shed, but through carelessness, wind up ruining the garden, as well as the laundry, which is drying in the yard. Further mayhem ensues when chickens are set loose. Stars: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, and Harry Pollar
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The Glorious Lady
1919
https://web.archive.org/web/20230310193739/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glorious_Lady
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The Sinking of the Lusitania
1918
The Sinking of the Lusitania, released in 1918, is an animated short film by American artist Winsor McCay. It features a short 12 minute explanation of the sinking of RMS Lusitania after it was struck by two torpedoes fired from a German U-boat. The film was one of many animated silent films publish
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Are Crooks Dishonest?
1918
From IMDb: Con artists Harold and Snub attempt to outwit fake psychic Miss Goulash and her "professor" father. Stars: Harold Lloyd, Harry Pollard, and Bebe Daniels
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1917
During the California gold rush, a young woman travels to the west coast to live with her uncle. When she arrives she discovers he has been killed by the natives and his identity and property taken by a notorious outlaw. Stars Mary Pickford Produced and Directed by Cecil B Demille An Artcraft Pictur
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The Little American
1917
During the first world war, a young American woman's boat is torpedoed by a German U-Boat. When she manages to return to her ancestral country of France, she witnesses the German atrocities first hand. This is Wallace Be.ery's first screen appearance (he plays a German soldier) Stars: Mary Pickford,
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The Butcher Boy
1917
The Butcher Boy Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Ke: 1st movie!!! IMDB: This Fatty Arbuckle short feature is a historical treasure in that it was the first film appearance of the great Buster Keaton, and it has some decent slapstick too. Runtime: 30 min Country: USA Language: English Color: Black and White
Open cardCharlie Chaplin . The Cure
1917
PLOT : The Cure evolves around alcohol, being made just prior to prohibition but during a period where the politicians were debating the evils of alcohol. _Wikipedia STORYLINE : Chaplin plays a drunkard who is attending a hydropathic hotel, presumably to dry out, but brings along a big suitcase full
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Flirting with Fate
1916
From IMDb: In the midst of emotional depression, a man hires a murderer to kill himself. But the despair soon passes, and the man must now escape the killer he's hired to end his life. Stars: Douglas Fairbanks, W. E. Lawrence, Jewel Carmen, Dorothy Haydel, George Beranger, and J. P. McCarty
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The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
1916
Before gaining fame as an action hero, Douglas Fairbanks appeared in this oddity of a film from : 1916, supposedly co-written by the star himself, D.W. Griffith and Tod Browning, although only the latter received billing. The nimble heartthrob stars as Coke Ennyday, "the world's greatest scientific
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