Silent Stars Speak
Interviews with Twelve Cinema Pioneers
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About the Book
The pioneers of the motion picture industry were a group of uncommonly talented men, women, and children. Many of their films have now vanished or disintegrated, and the only evidence of them is in the memories of their creators. The twelve men and women featured in this collection of interviews share their memories of the early days of filmmaking, from the technicalities of lighting and production, to celebrities they encountered. The interviewees include Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Virginia Cherrill, child star “Baby Peggy,” director Andrew Stone, and original “Our Gang” member Jean Darling. Their stories of what it was like to make a movie in the silent era are illuminating glimpses into an era that fades with every passing year. Each interview is accompanied by a comprehensive filmography, and dozens of photographs of these celebrities and their associates are also included.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Tony Villecco
Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages: 200
Bibliographic Info: 73 photos, filmographies, index
Copyright Date: 2001
pISBN: 978-0-7864-0814-6
eISBN: 978-0-7864-8209-2
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Baby Peggy 3
Priscilla Bonner 22
Virginia Cherrill 39
Pauline Curley 47
Jean Darling 64
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. 88
Francis Lederer 101
Molly O’Day 120
Anita Page 132
Charles “Buddy” Rogers 148
David Rollins 162
Andrew Stone 173
Index 191
Book Reviews & Awards
“seriously worth your time…excellent, entertaining, and well written with great photos”—Classic Images; “wonderful…important…extensive filmography…dozens of rare stills…worthy”—Film & History; “impeccable [research]…the rare stills and detailed filmographies…are excellent”—Film Review; “silent movie fans should really be grateful…excellent–well written…easy, interesting reading with a generous scattering of photos…very nice filmographies”—Silents Are Golden.
