Forgotten Nitrate
@realmfrancis.bsky.social
Documentarian, Hollywood Historian, Professional Researcher and Producer - The Asta: Cinema’s First International Star - NTR’s Hauntings and Tragedies
Do not forget! The Big Bounty of Books Sale is this weekend at Hollywood Heritage! We had tickets for today and purchased some very cool items!
November 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Do not forget! The Big Bounty of Books Sale is this weekend at Hollywood Heritage! We had tickets for today and purchased some very cool items!
I hope everyone had an incredible Thanksgiving! #busterkeaton
November 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I hope everyone had an incredible Thanksgiving! #busterkeaton
(2/3) This was her last film to be made in Europe and in all truths, her last silent film. Even though there are many sound elements that are heard during the film.
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
(2/3) This was her last film to be made in Europe and in all truths, her last silent film. Even though there are many sound elements that are heard during the film.
(1/3) On November 14, 1906, Louise Brooks was born. The first film that I ever watched of Louise Brooks was the 1930’s Prix de beauté, which was directed by Augusto Genina. It was a beat up VHS tape that I rented a couple blocks away from my high school. #louisebrooks
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
(1/3) On November 14, 1906, Louise Brooks was born. The first film that I ever watched of Louise Brooks was the 1930’s Prix de beauté, which was directed by Augusto Genina. It was a beat up VHS tape that I rented a couple blocks away from my high school. #louisebrooks
(1/3) Today at the Valhalla Memorial Park, we got to witness the memorial plaque dedication for Elsa Lanchester. Known throughout the world as “The Bride of Frankenstein.” #brideoffrankenstein #elsalanchester #horror
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
(1/3) Today at the Valhalla Memorial Park, we got to witness the memorial plaque dedication for Elsa Lanchester. Known throughout the world as “The Bride of Frankenstein.” #brideoffrankenstein #elsalanchester #horror
(1/3) Haven’t been able to post much, but wanted to share. While working on some research, I came across this stunning image of Luise Rainer. This was from the April 20, 1935 issue of the Motion Picture Herald magazine. #actress #oscars #mgm #hollywood #luiserainer #oldhollywood
October 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
(1/3) Haven’t been able to post much, but wanted to share. While working on some research, I came across this stunning image of Luise Rainer. This was from the April 20, 1935 issue of the Motion Picture Herald magazine. #actress #oscars #mgm #hollywood #luiserainer #oldhollywood
Had a wonderful time being part of the 42nd Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour produced by The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. Huge thank you to Sherri Snyder for bringing me onboard for a second year! #losangeles #hollywoodforevercemetery #artdecosocietyoflosangeles
October 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Had a wonderful time being part of the 42nd Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour produced by The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. Huge thank you to Sherri Snyder for bringing me onboard for a second year! #losangeles #hollywoodforevercemetery #artdecosocietyoflosangeles
On this day, September 30, 1955, James Dead died tragically in a car crash on his way to Salinas, California. After 70 years, we still remember. This is a clip from my documentary, Griffith Park - The Curse of Dona Petranilla Part Two. Written and narrated by Allison Marie. #jamesdean #onthisday
September 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
On this day, September 30, 1955, James Dead died tragically in a car crash on his way to Salinas, California. After 70 years, we still remember. This is a clip from my documentary, Griffith Park - The Curse of Dona Petranilla Part Two. Written and narrated by Allison Marie. #jamesdean #onthisday
(1/2) Next Sunday, October 5th!
Join me and other fellow historians and living history performers with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, as we “dig up the dirt” on Hollywood history! #hollywood #losangeles #OldHollywood #tours #cemetery #hollywoodhistory #spookymonth
Join me and other fellow historians and living history performers with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, as we “dig up the dirt” on Hollywood history! #hollywood #losangeles #OldHollywood #tours #cemetery #hollywoodhistory #spookymonth
September 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
(1/2) Next Sunday, October 5th!
Join me and other fellow historians and living history performers with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, as we “dig up the dirt” on Hollywood history! #hollywood #losangeles #OldHollywood #tours #cemetery #hollywoodhistory #spookymonth
Join me and other fellow historians and living history performers with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, as we “dig up the dirt” on Hollywood history! #hollywood #losangeles #OldHollywood #tours #cemetery #hollywoodhistory #spookymonth
(1/2) Since we were unable to make it to the Old Town Music Hall‘s screening of Valentino’s The Eagle, here is the original 1925, six-sheet poster. It had significant restoration and some recreation in the bottom title area and linen backed. #rudolphvalentino #vintageposter
September 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
(1/2) Since we were unable to make it to the Old Town Music Hall‘s screening of Valentino’s The Eagle, here is the original 1925, six-sheet poster. It had significant restoration and some recreation in the bottom title area and linen backed. #rudolphvalentino #vintageposter
It’s the weekend! To celebrate, caption this photograph! This is the fabulous Clara Bow in full clown makeup! Photographed by George P. Hommel for the 1929 Paramount film, Dangerous Curves. I can’t wait to see your captions!
#SaturdayCaption #silentfilm #oldhollywood #clarabow #dangerouscurves
#SaturdayCaption #silentfilm #oldhollywood #clarabow #dangerouscurves
September 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It’s the weekend! To celebrate, caption this photograph! This is the fabulous Clara Bow in full clown makeup! Photographed by George P. Hommel for the 1929 Paramount film, Dangerous Curves. I can’t wait to see your captions!
#SaturdayCaption #silentfilm #oldhollywood #clarabow #dangerouscurves
#SaturdayCaption #silentfilm #oldhollywood #clarabow #dangerouscurves
(3/3) Funny enough, when Mary would be asked about her real birthday, she would simple say that it was negotiable.
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
(3/3) Funny enough, when Mary would be asked about her real birthday, she would simple say that it was negotiable.
(2/3) For the film, the studio felt that her character Wendy could be no more than 16 years old. So, they took a couple of years off Mary’s age during Peter Pan’s advertising. This ended up creating a strange situation when the studio wanted her as their leading lady.
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
(2/3) For the film, the studio felt that her character Wendy could be no more than 16 years old. So, they took a couple of years off Mary’s age during Peter Pan’s advertising. This ended up creating a strange situation when the studio wanted her as their leading lady.
(1/3) Mary Brian was born Louise Byrd Dantzler on February 17, 1906 in Texas. Her name was changed by the studio, Famous Players-Lasky, when at the age of 18, she made her film debut in their movie, Peter Pan.
#silentfilm #marybrian #actress #peterpan #silentera #oldhollywood
#silentfilm #marybrian #actress #peterpan #silentera #oldhollywood
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
(1/3) Mary Brian was born Louise Byrd Dantzler on February 17, 1906 in Texas. Her name was changed by the studio, Famous Players-Lasky, when at the age of 18, she made her film debut in their movie, Peter Pan.
#silentfilm #marybrian #actress #peterpan #silentera #oldhollywood
#silentfilm #marybrian #actress #peterpan #silentera #oldhollywood
(3/3) They would eventually marry after his wife died, but Frances would die a year later.
September 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
(3/3) They would eventually marry after his wife died, but Frances would die a year later.
(2/3) This was Arbuckle’s last film he would make in New York before heading to the West Coast.
Both sisters would also star together in multiple films like Fruits of Passion in 1919.
Frances Mann was the longtime mistress of Murdock Pemberton, the New Yorker’s first art critic.
Both sisters would also star together in multiple films like Fruits of Passion in 1919.
Frances Mann was the longtime mistress of Murdock Pemberton, the New Yorker’s first art critic.
September 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
(2/3) This was Arbuckle’s last film he would make in New York before heading to the West Coast.
Both sisters would also star together in multiple films like Fruits of Passion in 1919.
Frances Mann was the longtime mistress of Murdock Pemberton, the New Yorker’s first art critic.
Both sisters would also star together in multiple films like Fruits of Passion in 1919.
Frances Mann was the longtime mistress of Murdock Pemberton, the New Yorker’s first art critic.
(1/3) Frances Mann was a silent film actress and the sister of actress Alice Mann. Frances would work with Vitagraph and Pathe while Alice would be known as Roscoe Arbuckle’s leading lady at Paramount and even play in Coney Island with Buster Keaton. #silentfilm #oldhollywood #actress
September 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
(1/3) Frances Mann was a silent film actress and the sister of actress Alice Mann. Frances would work with Vitagraph and Pathe while Alice would be known as Roscoe Arbuckle’s leading lady at Paramount and even play in Coney Island with Buster Keaton. #silentfilm #oldhollywood #actress
Anna May Wong And Hattie McDaniel spotted in Hollywood!
August 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Anna May Wong And Hattie McDaniel spotted in Hollywood!
Well played Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. I will go see your little shark exhibit. Lol. #jaws #museum #losangeles
August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Well played Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. I will go see your little shark exhibit. Lol. #jaws #museum #losangeles
(3/3) Bonus, Allison read one of my favorite poems written by Valentino, At Sunrise Tomorrow.
August 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
(3/3) Bonus, Allison read one of my favorite poems written by Valentino, At Sunrise Tomorrow.
(2/3) It featured a 100th anniversary salute to Rudolph’s film, The Eagle, a beautiful tribute to Donna Hill, memories of June Mathis discussed by her family member Diane Mathis Madsen. Author Thomas J. Slater spoke on his new book about June Mathis. Which we quickly purchased after the service.
August 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
(2/3) It featured a 100th anniversary salute to Rudolph’s film, The Eagle, a beautiful tribute to Donna Hill, memories of June Mathis discussed by her family member Diane Mathis Madsen. Author Thomas J. Slater spoke on his new book about June Mathis. Which we quickly purchased after the service.
(1/3) Yesterday, I had the honor of helping out with the 98th Valentino Memorial Service at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Tracy Terhune put together an amazing program! #rudolphvalentino #memorialservice #hollywood #oldhollywood #silentfilm #silentfilmstars #junemathis
August 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
(1/3) Yesterday, I had the honor of helping out with the 98th Valentino Memorial Service at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Tracy Terhune put together an amazing program! #rudolphvalentino #memorialservice #hollywood #oldhollywood #silentfilm #silentfilmstars #junemathis
(1/11) This week began my new career adventure at Warner Bros. Discovery. Being able to walk on such an iconic location leaves me speechless. That being said, I want share a bit of WB history to celebrate. History about the humble beginnings of four famous brothers.
August 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
(1/11) This week began my new career adventure at Warner Bros. Discovery. Being able to walk on such an iconic location leaves me speechless. That being said, I want share a bit of WB history to celebrate. History about the humble beginnings of four famous brothers.
Found this while I was on the Warner Bros. lot today. Whenever I see anything with Gene Kelly, all I can do is smile. 😁
August 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Found this while I was on the Warner Bros. lot today. Whenever I see anything with Gene Kelly, all I can do is smile. 😁
The five different screen tests she had, boasted her emotional range of expression that apparently provoked enthusiasm from each one of the contest judges. Quoting, “She screens perfectly.”
Wishing a very happy 120th birthday to Clara Bow! Who was born on this day in July of 1905. #clarabow
Wishing a very happy 120th birthday to Clara Bow! Who was born on this day in July of 1905. #clarabow
July 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The five different screen tests she had, boasted her emotional range of expression that apparently provoked enthusiasm from each one of the contest judges. Quoting, “She screens perfectly.”
Wishing a very happy 120th birthday to Clara Bow! Who was born on this day in July of 1905. #clarabow
Wishing a very happy 120th birthday to Clara Bow! Who was born on this day in July of 1905. #clarabow