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 icon's who make these films and this genre so classic.
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Mary Pickford in "My Best Girl" - 1927 (opens the original)
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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 - @goldensilentscast Twitter - @goldensilents1 Instagram - goldensilentscast #silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #marypickford #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodc
Peacherine and Porter: The Music of a Silent Film Festival (opens the original)
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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 - goldensilentscast Bl
Rudolph Valentino in Photoplay Magazine (opens the original)
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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 f
The Bonn International Silent Film Festival - Germany's Silent Movie Destination (opens the original)
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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 of t
"Bare Knees," Flapper Flicks and ... a New Host? (opens the original)
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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 - goldensilentscast Bluesky - @goldensilentscast Twitter/X - @goldensilents1 #silentfilm #
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