Category: Silent
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SHORT FILM: EDMUND
“Edmund” is a 2024 short sci-fi drama by writer and director James Frost. This poignant little film unfolds on the final day of an extraterrestrial being’s sojourn on Earth, encapsulating themes of isolation and longing within a world that simultaneously embraces and alienates him. It’s set in a near future where aliens coexist alongside humans…
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SHORT FILM: THE FROG (1908)
The Frog (1908), directed by Segundo de Chomón, is a silent, surreal short film that blends early special effects with whimsical storytelling. The film begins with a magician performing a series of tricks in front of an audience. As the magician conjures a variety of objects, one of his creations is a small frog that…
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SAFETY LAST!
“Safety Last!” is a 1923 American silent romantic comedy directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, starring Harold Lloyd in one of his most famous roles. The film is renowned for its iconic scenes of daredevil stunts, particularly the thrilling climax where Lloyd’s character hangs precariously from a skyscraper’s clock. The film opens with…
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