Becoming Douglas Fairbanks: ‘The Half-Breed’
Throughout his career, Fairbanks scrubbed his scripts of racist elements. The Half-Breed is a rare example when racism is foregrounded as a theme.
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The “Dwan” of Gloria Swanson: ‘Manhandled’ and ‘Stage Struck’
Freshly released on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Classics are two hits, part of a series of Swanson vehicles directed by Allan Dwan at the height of her stardom.
Enjoying Life Silently: Film History in Shadow and Light
You'll find more people watching silent films today than during any decade since the '20s, thanks to a busy restoration and preservation industry that thrives through festivals, revivals, the internet and home video.
