Silent Era

Häxan (1922): The Intersection of History and Horror Part documentary, part horror fantasy, and entirely unique, Häxan (1922) is one of the most provo...

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920): Cinema’s Greatest Visual Nightmare In the wake of World War I, a film emerged from Germany that would shatter all ...

Safety Last! (1923): The Clock-Hanging Landmark of Comedy In the golden age of the silent era, while Chaplin brought pathos and Keaton brought mechani...

Inside the Lines Introduction In the early years of the "talkie" revolution, few genres captivated audiences quite like the international spy thriller...

Lawful Larceny Introduction The transition from silent films to "talkies" was a period of immense experimentation and daring themes, and Lawful Larcen...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Introduction In the legendary "Golden Year" of classic hollywood—1939—RKO Radio Pictures released a production so massive ...