The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast

In this episode, Samantha travels to Rome, New York, to bring us inside the magic of the 2026 edition of legendary classic film festival, CapitolFest! In addition to great film breakdowns, Samantha will tell us about the featured stars and the overall experience of being at such a well-respected festival.This classic film festival took place over the weekend of August 14 through the 16, in Rome, New York's historic Capitol Theater! Bluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscast#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #newyork #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodcast #roaringtwenties #capitolfest #filmfestival #filmtravel #travel #moviepodcast #history #silentfilmera #italianfilm #spain #hollywood #hollywoodhistory

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make "Moran of the Lady" in 1922. Directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino, Dorothy Dalton and George Kuwa.In addition to a fun movie breakdown, this episode also brings you a look at Valentino vs the Media, Dorothy Dalton and George Kuwa biographies and much, much more!Bluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscast#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #valentino #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodcast #roaringtwenties #rudolphvalentino #latinlover #dorothydalton #italy #moviepodcast #italianhistory #silentfilmera #italianfilm #spain #lilalee #georgemelford #hollywood #hollywoodhistory

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "My Best Girl" in 1927. Directed by Sam Taylor and starring Mary Pickford and Charles "Buddy" Rogers. Bluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter - @goldensilents1Instagram - goldensilentscast#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #marypickford #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodcast #roaringtwenties #buddyrogers #pickford #canada #moviepodcast #canadianfilmhistory #silentfilmera #wings #nitanaldi #hollywood #hollywoodhistory

This special episode brings together the worlds of silent film festivals and musical accompaniment. First, we preview the 2026 edition of the Edwin S. Porter Film Festival which takes place every September in Connellsville, Pa.In addition to that, we welcome Andrew Greene, director of the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra. He stops by to talk all things silent film accompaniment and his history with the Porter Film Fest. It's a fun, wide-ranging conversation.Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra - www.peacherineragtime.comFor more info on the Porter Film Fest, just search for it on Facebook and you'll go right to the page!For more info on Yough River Brewing, head over to www.youghriverbrewing.com. Also, be sure to follow them on all their social media accounts!#silentfilm #silentmovies #connellsville #pittsburgh #filmpodcast #moviediscussion #filmdiscussion #charliechaplin #busterkeaton #edwinsporter #filmhistory #edison #classicfilm #silentfilms #busterkeaton #thegeneral

If you are listening to this episode on release day, it is Sunday, August 23, 2026. That is a very special day in the annals of movie history. It was this day one hundred years ago that Rudolph Valentino entered mortality at 12:10 pm. It remains one of the saddest days and emotional events in movie history. For this episode we thought it would be really neat to “hear” from the legend himself. You know, bring him back to life for an episode on the date of his passing. It seemed only appropriate for Rudy to speak for himself on this centennial of his death.Let’s have a more hopeful experience on this sad day while others look back on the tragedy itself. We hope you enjoy the route we’ve taken with this episode and welcome you to a handful of fascinating Valentino appearances in the movie magazine, Photoplay!Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #valentino #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodcast #roaringtwenties #rudolphvalentino #latinlover #funeral #italy #moviepodcast #italianhistory #silentfilmera #italianfilm