10s Silent Shorts
Many things can be learned from these old shorts.
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- DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsMary PickfordHenry B. WalthallLionel BarrymoreThe orphan Dora is courted by two different gold miners.--> Friendship can be stronger than anything.
5/10 - DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsLionel BarrymoreHenry B. WalthallRobert HarronIn this latter-day Cain and Abel story, a jealous brother strikes down his sibling just as a young burglar is about to enter the house. The jealous brother summons police, who then charge the young intruder with murder. How can the burglar prove his innocence?--> Never blame other people for the things you did.
--> Shows the brotherly love and the power to forgive.
--> Don't let yourself get influenced by peer pressure. (parallel narrative)
7/10 - DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsHenry B. WalthallDorothy WestGrace HendersonA Confederate soldier shames his mother and sister by going AWOL during battle. His sister takes his place, with tragic results, leaving him to live out his life in shame, hiding to protect his family name.--> Don't pretend to be someone you're not.
--> Depiction of patriotism
6/10 - DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsBlanche SweetHenry B. WalthallWalter MillerTwo business partners pursue the same woman. She accepts the marriage proposal of the irresponsible partner, much to her later regret. He squanders money on gambling, as his interest in her gradually wanes. One day after losing the company money in a card game, he decides to commit suicide. He telephones his wife from the office, as he puts a revolver near his head. The wife tries to keep him talking while the reliable business partner races to the office in an attempt to save his old friend. Will he make it in time?--> Never rush into love.
--> Depicts gambling and its consequences.
--> Early mirror shots
--> Early depiction of suicide
5/10 - DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsMary PickfordCharles Hill MailesKate BruceA dying mother bequeaths money in trust for her teenage daughter to the pastor. When he buys the girl an expensive new hat, scandal breaks out, as local gossips assume something fishy is going on between the pastor and the pretty girl.--> Depicts the danger and effects of gossip
4/10 - DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsMary PickfordClara T. BracyHenry B. WalthallPeggy is a high-spirited young woman from a poor family. One day she catches the eye of a wealthy lord, who proposes marriage and wants to introduce her into his social circle. But complications arise when the lord's nephew also becomes attracted to Peggy.--> Don't let other people take advantage of you
--> Women can take care of themselves
5/10 - DirectorPhillips SmalleyLois WeberStarsLois WeberVal PaulDouglas GerrardAbandoned by her maidservant in an isolated country house, a mother must protect herself and her baby from an invading tramp while her husband races home in a stolen car to save them.[Advanced cinematography]
--> "Modern" and inspiring (triptych shots, close-ups, overhead angles, mirror shots, looking through the keyhole)
--> Early thriller with a car chase and a last-minute rescue.
8/10 - DirectorAlice GuyStarsMace GreenleafBlanche CornwallMarian SwayneTrixie believe the only way she can save her older sister from dying of tuberculosis is by preventing the autumn leaves from falling, so one night she steals into the garden in her nightie and fastens fallen leaves to branches with twine.--> cliche. Nevertheless, an emotional execution of a classic, eternal storyline
6/10