Toronto Silent Film Festival
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We live in a world of silent film. Annual fest April 10/11/12 2026; Special screening series Jan-June 2026; Nov 21 Cine Concert. The “Festival Cat Assistants in Charge” keeping us motivated. https://linktr.ee/torontosilentfilm
It's a beautiful film
August 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's a beautiful film
Reposted by Toronto Silent Film Festival
My third silent Library of Congress National Film Registry nomination would be the first-ever for director Paul Leni, who left Germany for Hollywood only to die far too young at age 44. A magnificent Universal Super-Jewel with a Conrad Veidt performance that influenced the creators of DC’s The Joker
The Man Who Laughs (1928)
Gwynplaine, son of Lord Clancharlie, has a permanent smile carved on his face by the King, in revenge for Gwynplaine's father's treachery. Gwynplaine is adopted by a travelling showman and becomes a p...
boxd.it
July 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My third silent Library of Congress National Film Registry nomination would be the first-ever for director Paul Leni, who left Germany for Hollywood only to die far too young at age 44. A magnificent Universal Super-Jewel with a Conrad Veidt performance that influenced the creators of DC’s The Joker
I’m covering all the action from here (drinks included)
July 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m covering all the action from here (drinks included)
I might call my partner-in-crime that when he gets home just to see his reaction!
July 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I might call my partner-in-crime that when he gets home just to see his reaction!
violets! That's a new to me heartthrob name!
July 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
violets! That's a new to me heartthrob name!
Ned Sparks/Sam De Grasse
July 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Ned Sparks/Sam De Grasse
Director Del Lord, Academy Award winners Norma Shearer & Marie Dressler, Marie Prevost
July 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Director Del Lord, Academy Award winners Norma Shearer & Marie Dressler, Marie Prevost
Florence Lawrence/Fay Wray/Al Christie
July 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Florence Lawrence/Fay Wray/Al Christie
That’s mighty warm. Stay cool. We’re getting the same today (about 38C).
June 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
That’s mighty warm. Stay cool. We’re getting the same today (about 38C).
Can't really think of anything pithy so I'll ask : do you have a favourite font(s)?
June 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Can't really think of anything pithy so I'll ask : do you have a favourite font(s)?