The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent short, "The Haunted House" in 1921. Directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline. This short stars Buster Keaton and was photographed by Elgin Lessley.This episode celebrates Silent Movie Day, International Podcast Day and an early Halloween. In addition to the film discussion, we also dive a little into the lore of how the Golden Silent Films Podcast came into existence.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1#silentfilm #silentmovie #silentfilms #silentmovies #buster #busterkeaton #comedy #filmpodcast #filmdiscussion #classicfilm #charliechaplin #haroldlloyd #filmcomedy #slapstick #halloween #ghosts #ghost #supernatural #spooky #spookyseason #skeleton #pumpkin #horror #horrormovie #scarymovie #vintage

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is honored to welcome renowned silent film accompanist and historian Ben Model to the show. Model recently added author to his incredibly long and illustrious resume. He joins us to talk about his brand-new book, "The Silent Film Universe", as well as some fun detours through the film world.If you want to learn more about Ben Model and his book, check out silentfilmmusic.com and undercrankproductions.com for tons of great content and info. Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1And don't forget to check us out on YouTube for podcasts and special, exclusive short form content!#silentfilm #silentmovies #filmpodcast #benmodel #classicfilm #bookdiscussion #movies

In this episode, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the life and career of Signe Auen, whom you may or may not recognize as Seena Owen. In a wildly varied career, Owen's career took her from the stage to the screen to the script, all while working with the biggest names in film. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you get the regular podcast episodes as well as exclusive short form content.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilnets1

This episode is the first in a series highlighting the short form content aired as a timed exclusive on our Golden Silent Films Podcast YouTube channel.In this episode you will learn about Oakland, California's forgotten amusement park, Idora Park and its connections to silent film. After that, we update you on our adventures at the 2025 Columbus Moving Picture Show convention. Lastly, we resurrect a lost episode and enjoy our first Russian silent film.If you want to hear our shorts on YouTube, just search for us on YouTube and we will pop up! Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the bell for notifications!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1

This episode is a special Pittsburgh-based double feature. Starting in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, we'll be watching 1927's "Cave of the Silken Web" and learning about ScreenShot: Asia.We'll follow that screening up by going to downtown Pittsburgh and the famous Harris Theater where we'll be checking out the 1928 gusty classic, "The Wind". This segment also features a chat with the talented silent film accompanist, Tyler Stoner.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1ScreenShot: Asia - www.screenshot.pitt.edu

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The False Faces" in 1919. Directed by Irvin V. Willat and starring Henry Walthall and Lon Chaney.This episode was released in conjunction with the film being screened on the opening day of the Columbus Moving Picture Show on May 22, 2025.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1

This announcement features big news on the future of content delivery from the Golden Silent Films Podcast. We will be producing silent film short form content for YouTube in an effort to diversify and grow the reach of our podcast.We hope to see you fine listeners join us on the streaming platform for some really fun and unexpected stories from the silent era. This is not us leaving the audio realm, just adding more content for you great silent movie fans to enjoy!You can find our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenSilentFilmsPodcast

This episode is a look into the silent film history of Cleveland, Ohio. From famous silent film music composers and historic early films to gorgeous movie houses and film storage centers, Cleveland has it all. Join us for a trip to this great silent city!We also discuss the 1925 Constance Talmadge film, "Her Sister from Paris," which was screened at the Cleveland Public Library on March 15, 2025.This episode also features silent film talk with Emily Laurance, the Executive Director of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium. For more info on this great organization, head over clevelandsilentfilmfestival.orgBluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1We are also available on YouTube! Please like and subscribe!

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Male and Female" in 1919. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Gloria Swanson, Thomas Meighan and Lila Lee.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X = @goldensilents1Silent Film Fridays can be found at ATK42Games on Twitch

This episode shines a spotlight on the 2025 edition of the wonderful Columbus Moving Picture Show. We are joined by the convention's Director, Samantha Glasser, to look back at the history of the CMPS as well as what's in store for this year's event. This year's event takes place May 22 - 25 in Columbus, Ohio!If you want to learn more about the Columbus Moving Picture Show, head over to www.columbusmovingpictureshow.com And don't forget to check out the Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Snow White" in 1916. Directed by J. Searle Dawley and starring Marguerite Clark, Creighton Hale and Dorothy Cumming.This episode also features movie and music discussions with the incredibly talented harpist and film accompanist, Leslie McMichael.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1All Things Leslie McMichael - www.pluckmusic.net

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "Beverly of Graustark" in 1926. Directed by Sidney Franklin and starring Marion Davies, Antonio Moreno and Creighton Hale.This episode also features a discussion with talented silent film accompanist, all-around film historian and generally cool dude, Ben Model!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Ben Model - silentfilmmusic.com

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The City Without Jews" in 1924. Based on the novel by Hugo Bettauer and directed by Hans Karl Breslauer.This episode also covers the film's National Holocaust Remembrance Day screening event and cine-concert at Pittsburgh's Rodef Shalom Congregation on January 27, 2025.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1Alicia Svigals - aliciasvigals.comHolocaust Center of Pittsburgh - hcofpgh.org

A discussion about and travelogue centered around the 2024 edition of Silent Movie Day and the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival. This breakdown covers every film screened, with an emphasis on "He Who Gets Slapped" and "Waxworks", both from 1924. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 D.J. Zombo - www.zomboco.com PSFS - pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org

A discussion about and review of Robert Eggers' take on "Nosferatu", released on December 25, 2024. In a departure from the traditional Golden Silent Films Podcast episode, this is our first impressions of the film, recorded shortly after our second viewing. This episode is the next chapter of our ongoing series chronicling all things "Nosferatu". Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast Jason Burke on YouTube - @Stylesclash4life

A discussion about and look into the life of Edwin S. Porter from the Porter Film Fest in the director's hometown of Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 7, 2024. In this episode, we'll also take a look at the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the yuletide silent classic "The Night Before Christmas" in 1905. This short was directed by Edwin S. Porter and starred Santa Claus and his team of reindeer. This is the final stop of our whirlwind "World Tour '24" season. There's no place like home. Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast For more info on the Porter Film Fest, just search it on Facebook and you'll go right to the page!

A discussion and review of the 1939 autobiography entitled "Call to Adventure" by world explorer and filmmaker Aloha Wanderwell Baker. This incredible tale of exploration and early travel vlogging is the next stop on our "World Tour '24."Twitter/X - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscastFor more recent travel vlogging adventures and a whole lot more, check out TomWasHere on YouTube at TomWasHerePGH

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Italian" in 1915. Directed by Reginald Barker and starring George Beban and Clara Williams. This tale of an Italian immigrant is the newest episode in our continuing "World Tour '24." Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Manxman" in 1929. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Malcolm Keen, Carl Brisson and Anny Ondra. This is episode three in our "Silent Hitchcock" series. Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 For more info on the Porter Film Festival, just search "Porter Film Fest" on Facebook!

A discussion about and look into the history of Edinburgh Festival Fringe with special guest Tommy Murray, who talks about his Fringe Fest show "Against the Clock" and his love of silent film and Harold Lloyd. Instagram - goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 Fools Talk Theatre on IG - foolstalktheatre Tommy Murray on IG - tommy_1_murray Hayley Everitt on IG- hayley.everitt1 For more info on the Porter Film Festival, just search "Porter Film Fest" on Facebook!