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The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast

A podcast examining all things Silent Film and Silent Film adjacent. Episodes of the Golden Silent Films Podcast will vary, from specific single movie breakdowns and discussions to full length biographies of the icons who make these films and this genre so classic. #silentfilm #silentmovies #classicfilm #silentfilmera #silentfilmactor #silentfilmactress #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #film #filmhistory #moviehistory #pittsburgh #vintage #charliechaplin #cinemalovers

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00:22:41

Mary Pickford in "My Best Girl" - 1927

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2026/09/12

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

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00:33:22

Peacherine and Porter: The Music of a Silent Film...

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2026/08/28

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 -

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00:41:48

Rudolph Valentino in Photoplay Magazine

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2026/08/23

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

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01:16:12

The Bonn International Silent Film Festival -...

The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast ·

2026/08/15

The Bonn International Silent Film Festival is one of Europe's premier destinations for all silent movie lovers. In this episode, we talk to some of the incredible folks behind Germany's legendary silent film festival. This event has, over the years, developed into the most visited silent film festival in Europe.The 42nd Bonn Summer Cinema - International Silent Film Festival will take place on site in the Arkadenhof of the University of Bonn from August 13th to 22nd, 2026. Over the course

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00:22:36

"Bare Knees," Flapper Flicks and ... a New Host?

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2026/08/08

This episode is a "two-for-one" special! Between breaking down the 1928 silent film, "Bare Knees" and introducing a new host, this episode has it all!"Bare Knees" was released in 1928 and was directed by Erle C. Kenton and starring Virginia Lee Corbin. This film's story was written by the fabulously named Adele Buffington. Learn more about this fun film from our equally fabulous new contributor! Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X -

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01:10:04

Anthropomorphic Characters in Silent Film

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2026/07/25

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is back with a replay of our first ever live panel. We were lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to discuss silent film at the world's biggest furry convention, Anthrocon!Our panel was called "Anthropomorphic Characters in Silent Film" and we cover a whole host of topics related to silent film and it's many anthro characters, both animated and live action. From Felix and Oswald to the world's most celebrated animal impersonators of

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00:45:25

The Story of Petroleum - 1923

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2026/07/11

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the classic of industrial infotainment, "The Story of Petroleum" in 1923. This silent short film was produced by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and the Sinclair Oil Company and chronicled the growth of the oil business in the 1920s.This episode also features a cameo from noted Golden Silent Films Podcat, Gizmo.Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X -

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01:00:00

Rudolph Valentino in "The Sheik" - 1921

The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast ·

2026/06/20

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the Valentino classic, "The Sheik" in 1921. Directed by George Melford, written by Monte Katterjohn and starring Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres and Adolph Menjou and based on the famous novel from Edith M. Hull.Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #arabian #booktofilm #filmdiscussion

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00:40:46

Exploring Silent Cinema with Maggie Hennefeld

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2026/06/06

In this special episode, noted silent film scholar Maggie Hennefeld joins us live for chat about all things silent film. Maggie works tirelessly to keep the silent era alive and cast a spotlight on the name's movie history has forgotten.In this silver screen discussion, we dive into many silent and silent adjacent topics. We get our first non-Pennsylvania and non-Ohio silent film festival report when Maggie gives us the lowdown on the Denver Silent Film Festival. On top of that, we delve in

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01:45:01

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - 1921

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2026/05/23

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" in 1921. Directed by Rex Ingram, written by June Mathis and starring Rudolph Valentino, Alice Terry and Pomeroy Cannon and based on the legendary novel from Vicente Blasco Ibanez.This film features some incredible war scenes, special effects and tango dancing. In addition to great behind-the-scenes stories, you'll also get a look at the history of

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00:29:43

Camilla Horn and Bruce Springsteen

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2026/05/10

This episode of the Golden Silent Films Podcast brings together the disparate worlds of German cinema and Jersey rock. In the early 1970's, Bruce Springsteen wrote an unreleased song inspired by German actress Camilla Horn. That begged the question ... Who is Camilla Horn and why is "The Boss" singing about her?Learn the story behind this mashup of movies and music as we dive into the life of Camilla Horn and the production of the Springsteen song, "Camilla Horn" in this

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00:37:42

The Italian Immigration Experience on Film

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2026/04/25

This is a special episode of the Golden Silent Films Podcast as we attend our first live screening of 2026. This was a fun AND historical experience where we learn more about the 1915 film, "The Italian" and look at its role in telling the story of Italian Immigration in the teens and twenties.To get the full impact of this film and its real-life counterparts, we were lucky enough to talk with Melissa Marinaro, Director of the Italian American Program at the Heinz History Center. Not only

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00:31:38

Looking Ahead to the 2026 Columbus Moving Picture Show!

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2026/04/12

It is convention season once again and the Golden Silent Films Podcast is here to give you a preview of the always awesome Columbus Moving Picture Show and it's 2026 iteration.This episode takes you Columbus, Ohio to get the inside scoop on all thing's convention-y! We are joined once again by the convention's Director, Samantha Glasser, to look at the the CMPS, the memories you can look forward to making and the films you can look forward to seeing.as well as what's in store for

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01:13:24

Eyes of Youth - 1919

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2026/03/07

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent feature, "Eyes of Youth" in 1919. Directed by Albert Parker and starring Clara Kimball Young and an up-and-coming Rudolph Valentino. This episode is the next in our ongoing series focused on all things Rudolph Valentino. In this episode, we look at the earliest acting exploits of the young Italian actor.Bluesky - @goldensilentscastInstagram - goldensilentscastTwitter/X -

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00:17:23

The First Films from the First State - Delaware's...

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2026/02/14

While in Delaware for a wedding, I decided to look into the silent film history of the first state. I wasn't sure what to expect but ended up finding some really interesting bits of silent history. First, we check out some of the literal first films of Delaware when we look at the history of Brandywine Springs Park. We follow that up with a look at the early years of Wilmington, Delaware native, Estelle Taylor. We end this episode exploring some of the famous silent film movie houses that called

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01:15:00

The Life of Barbara La Marr with Author Sherri Snyder

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2026/01/29

In this episode, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the tumultuous life of Barbara La Marr, one of the biggest stars of the silent era. La Marr was an incredible talent who found success on the dance floor, the silver screen and with screenwriting. The story of Barbara La Marr is an often forgotten one. Luckily for us, author and actress Sherri Snyder has made her mission to keep the legacy of La Marr alive for modern audiences. Her biography of the actress, "Barbara La Marr: The

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00:46:18

The Early Years of Rudolph Valentino

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2026/01/17

Join the Golden Silent Films Podcast as we take you back to Castellaneta, Italy, in podcast form. We will look back at the youth of a young boy named Rodolfo. He will face his fair share of triumphs and tragedies as he grows into movie mega-star, Rudolph Valentino. In this episode, we focus on his youth. From schools across Italy to the City of Lights, join us as we dive deep into the formative years of Valentino. You'll learn about fascinating family dynamics and see how life in rural Italy

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00:03:44

"The Year of Rudolph Valentino" Trailer

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2026/01/01

Rudolph Valentino died one hundred years ago on August 23, 1926. In an effort to celebrate the life of the Italian mega star, the Golden Silent Films Podcast is dedicating its sixth season to Rudolph Valentino.With that in mind, we are spending 2026, the centennial of Valentino’s death, paying tribute to the man, the myth and the legend. Rudolph Valentino was truly all three of those and this season on the podcast, we will take you through the fact AND the fiction. Follow his life, fromhis childhood

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00:21:18

A Celebration of Bacon - Lloyd Bacon!

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2025/12/30

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is celebrating National Bacon Day the only way we know how ... by celebrating the life and work of Lloyd Bacon. The career of Bacon spanned the silent and sound, both in front of and behind the camera. The celebration was so big we had to tag in Samantha Glasser from the "Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast" to help discuss the life and career of the legendary actor and director. She takes you in depth into the classic film, "42nd Street" and more

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00:49:26

More "Gold Rush" with Dan Kamin

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2025/12/26

Entertainer and Chaplin historian, Dan Kamin, was kind enough to join us at the home office of the Golden Silent Films Podcast to discuss the 1925 Chaplin classic, "The Gold Rush." This episode is a rare event for us. We don't do in-person interviews often, but this one was defiantly worth stepping out of our comfort zone for. Dan Kamin had so many great insights and stories from the making of "The Gold Rush" and our chat is a great compliment to our full episode breaking

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