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Broken Silence by Michael G. Ankerich (Glowing Review)

August 3, 2023 By Joi

Broken Silence by Michael G. Ankerich

Broken Silence by Michael G. Ankerich

If you love silent movies, have I ever got a book recommendation for you?! Broken Silence by Michael G. Ankerich (Amazon link) is a dream come true for those of us who love silent films almost as much as we love their wonderful stars.

Unfortunately, many of these stars don’t have a lot of quotes or interviews readily available in the media. To know what it was like when they were making these fascinating films and to learn more about their lives and experiences, we’d have to sit down and have a conversation with them.

Not highly likely, is it?!

Fortunately, author and silent film era expert Michael G. Andkerich has us covered. He interviewed 23 silent film stars (a beautifully eclectic group, too!) and complied them in one absolutely wonderful book. All we have to do to have our much desired conversation with these stars is to sit down in a comfortable chair and start with chapter one, Lew Ayers.

By the time you get to chapter twenty-three (beautiful Gladys Walton), you feel like you’ve stepped back in time and have not only met these 23 extraordinary stars but quite a few others along the way.

When stars talk about their films, friends, lovers, and co-stars, I get so wrapped up in the moment, I barely remember to breathe.

For example, in the author’s interview with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr, the iconic star has this to say about his co-star and wife of four years, Joan Crawford:

“Joan set a good example with her dedication and conscientiousness for her work and her devotion to perfecting everything she could… She never let up on improving herself, and she never sat back and took her success for granted.” ~ Douglas Fairbanks Jr, as told to Michael G. Ankerich

I LOVE that! It says so much about her, as well as his. The fact that he’d speak so highly of an ex makes him even more special than I expected him to be!

Broken Silence by Michael G. Ankerich (Amazon link) is an absolute delight in every way. Every single page.

When you click through the link above, you can see the 23 stars interviewed. You’re going to love each one. I highly recommend adding this lovely book to your old Hollywood library.

About the Author:
Michael G. Ankerich is a writer whose work focuses on the silent film era of Hollywood. A former newspaper reporter, he has written extensively for Classic Images, Films of the Golden Age, and Hollywood Studio Magazine, which featured his interview with Butterfly McQueen (Prissy) on the 50th anniversary of the release of Gone With The Wind. He can be reached at his website michaelgankerich.com.

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

Filed Under: Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Silent Movies Tagged With: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Old Hollywood Book Reviews, Silent Films, Silent Movies

The Woman Who Dared: The Life and Times of Pearl White, Queen of the Serials (Old Hollywood Book Review)

July 18, 2023 By Joi


The Woman who Dared: The Life and Times of Pearl White

The Woman who Dared: The Life and Times of Pearl White

I’m actually very annoyed with myself right now. I was sent the gorgeous book a few months ago to review and I am just now finishing the book and sitting down to tell you all about it! A little off my reading and reviewing game, but in defense of myself, I never review a book before reading every word. To me, that’d be like reviewing a meal without ever taking a bite. If you look at the picture below, showcasing the thickness of this literary masterpiece, you’ll understand why this one took a while to read.

The thickness is a sign of just how much dedication and work the author, William M. Drew devoted to his fascinating subject.

When I finish reading a book, one of the things I ask myself is, “Was this a definitive work? Would there be any reason another author should write a similar book on this subject?” Sometimes I answer myself with, “Definitive… possibly but, frankly, another author could take a crack at the subject.”

This time, however, I had to answer, “This is the very definition of a definitive work and another author would be crazy to even try!”

(Review Continued Below…)

The Woman who Dared: The Life and Times of Pearl White

The author of The Woman Who Dared (Amazon link), William M. Drew, is a film historian who has written quite a bit about early cinema. After reading this extraordinary book, I’m now in the process of collecting ALL of his old Hollywood books, including Speaking of Silents: First Ladies of the Screen, At the Center of the Frame: Leading Ladies of the Twenties and Thirties, and The Last Silent Picture Show: Silent Films on American Screens in the 1930s.

Quite frankly, if he has written it, I need it in my personal library.

Depending on how deeply in love you are with old Hollywood OR how long this love has existed, you may or may not have heard of Pearl White (come on, is that a great name or what?). Pearl was born in Green Ridge, Missouri 1889.  From 1914-15 she was the most popular female silent film star, for a time even topping Mary Pickford’s popularity at the box office!

Unimaginable – and yet, very true. She made so many “shorts” that you’d need a whole afternoon to count them. While her wonderful film career spanned from 1910-1924, sadly many of her films are lost. Lost films make my heart ache so deeply.

Pearl White wasn’t just loved and celebrated in the States, she was a star the world over.

The facts I just sprinkled? Before opening this treasure trove of a book, that was the full extent of my knowledge about Pearl White, which is why I was so anxious to meet her.

Book Description From Amazon:

In the early days of motion pictures―before superstars, before studio conglomerates, before even the advent of sound―there was a woman named Pearl White (1889–1938). A quintessential beauty of the time, with her perfectly tousled bob and come-hither stare, White’s rise to stardom was swift; her assumption of the title of queen of American motion picture serials equally deserved.

Born the youngest of five children in a small, rural Missouri farm town, White first began performing in high school. She would eventually make the decision to cut her education short, dropping out to go on the Trousdale Stock Company. A bit player in the early years of her career, she was eventually spotted by the Powers Film Company in New York. She made her film debut in 1910 and soon set herself apart from her female colleagues with her reputation for fearless performances that often involved her own stunt work.

It was that same daring attitude that would put her on the map internationally as an actress. From flying airplanes to swimming across rapid rivers, to racing cars in serials like The Perils of Pauline (1914), White was undaunted by the demands of her onscreen career. She went on to star in popular serial classics such as The New Exploits of Elaine (1915), The Iron Claw (1916), The Fatal Ring (1917), and The Lightning Raider (1919). As active socially as she was professionally, White would also lend her audacious spirit to activism as she took part in the early feminist movement. Her bravery and mastery of her craft made her a positive role model for suffragettes who battled for women’s rights in the United States.

The Woman Who Dared: The Life and Times of Pearl White, Queen of the Serials, is the first full-length biography of this pioneering star. In this study of film history and female agency, Drew delves into the cultural impact of White’s work and how it evolved along a concurrent trajectory with the social upheavals of the Progressive Era. (Read more on Amazon…)

Pearl White

Pearl White

My Top 6 Favorite Things About The Woman Who Dared:

  1.  The author isn’t just a very knowledgeable film historian, he also happens to be an excellent author. If I can be frank for a minute, not all film historians are.. but let’s not tell them that, okay?! I mean, it’s not like they’re alone, is it? Some historians sit down at the keyboard and somehow manage to drain the excitement right out of the American Revolution. Having a wealth of information doesn’t necessarily mean you have the gift of presenting it in a way that’s entertaining and enjoyable. William M. Drew does just that – and, trust me, when I saw the full scale of the book, I was very much hoping he was a gifted author!
  2. Pearl White was a fascinating woman, often full of contradictions. As I said, I knew very little about the beautiful actress before opening this fascinating book. So, as I got to know her along her exciting journey, it was like meeting someone for the first time. Sitting down and soaking in all of their eccentricities, quirks, loveliness, and, yes, even the demons they fought.
  3. Pause to Reflect. Whether it’s an Agatha Christie mystery, an old Hollywood biography, or a historical non-fiction… I have a special affinity for a book that makes me “pause to reflect.” A book that makes me temporarily put the book down and spend a quiet couple of moments with the information it just gave me. It’s actually one of my favorite things about reading and also one of the true signs of a great author. This book, author, and subject (Pearl White) made me do this multiple times. The moments of reflection often (quite often!) made me wish she had had a stronger network around her, made me sad that she somehow was often her own worst enemy, and made me wish desperately her story had gone another direction.
  4. Many Reasons to Admire Pearl White! While Pearl White’s story (like every human’s story) involves mistakes and disappointments, make no mistake about it – she was a fighter and she is worthy of respect for multiple reasons. While she was born into poverty in 1889 in Green Ridge, Missouri, she went on to become quite a shrewd businesswoman.  She invested in a successful Parisian nightclub, a Biarritz resort hotel/casino, and owned a profitable stable of thoroughbred race horses! As an animal lover extraordinaire, the last one is reason enough to celebrate this daring woman.
  5. You Meet Fascinating People Along the Way. One of my favorite things about old Hollywood biographies and autobiographies is seeing who you meet along the way – names you know as well as those who are completely new to you. You’ll encounter both in this wonderful book and I know you’ll find them as fascinating as I do.
  6. Completely, Completely, Completely Entertaining. Not only is this biography the very definition of a flawlessly researched book, it’s wildly entertaining and fun to read. It would make an extraordinary movie, actually but I’m at a loss for a current star who could rise to the charismatic station of Pearl White…. though Jennifer Lawrence comes to mind

As always, whether it’s with movies OR books, I want you to discover everything for yourself, so I am overly cautious about what I give away. It’s simply more fun to discover things on your own, without even the hint of a spoiler. I simply want to say that I very, VERY much recommend The Woman Who Dared (Amazon link) by William M. Drew.

Now, if you’ll forgive me, I’m on my way to Amazon to find every other book this excellent author has written. Hmm, I think I’d better “follow” his author page as well so they can let me know whenever he has a new book coming out!

Reviews from the Back Cover:

“I hadn’t expected such intensive research. It is an astonishing story and should lead to the revival of the Pearl White films many of us thought had been consigned to the vaults for evermore.”―Kevin Brownlow, film maker and film historian

“Amazingly well researched The Woman Who Dared is a most welcome addition to the growing body of literature devoted to women’s participation in film production during the 1910s and 20s. It is the first full-length biography of Pearl White and an astonishing document following White’s life trajectory from her early career, the glamorous days of serials, the years after she left the film industry until her early death and even continues discussing her legacy in the years to come. Even though the volume provides much material of Pearl White as a star persona, the commitment of the author does not cease when White’s days of stardom are fading but rather keeps the full focus at every step of her career, even when it comes to projects that were not realized. Apart from extra-textual materials the volume also includes analysis of films that are difficult to get hold on and even those that have not survived. The background/context of White’s career gives a detailed account of the first decades of the American film industry and as such an invaluable contribution to Cinema Studies.”―Marina Dahlquist, Professor of Cinema Studies, Stockholm University

“A fascinating study of a fascinating woman who virtually defined the era of silent serial motion pictures. Comprehensive in its scope, meticulous in its research, accessible in its style, and immensely entertaining throughout, William M. Drew’s masterful examination of serial queen Pearl White’s life and times offers insights into an exciting period of American cinema history.”―Barbara Tepa Lupack, author of Silent Serial Sensations: The Wharton Brothers and the Magic of Early Cinema

“It is time that the contributions of the silent-era serial queens are fully recognized, and William Drew’s thoroughly researched and wide-ranging study of Pearl White’s life and career helps cement White’s legacy as a groundbreaking action heroine and international film star. Film fans and scholars will find the details fascinating―everything from translated Soviet booklets about Pearl to the practicalities of filming her serials, to their reception and distribution. The Woman Who Dared captures the magic and mayhem of cinema’s early years and the global influence of the new medium.”―Radha Vatsal, co-editor, Women Film Pioneers Project

Pearl White, The House of Hate
Pearl White, The House of Hate (1918)

Filed Under: Old Hollywood Book Reviews, Pearl White, Silent Movies Tagged With: old Hollywood book review, Pearl White, Silent Film stars, Silent Films

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Mary Pickford!

April 8, 2023 By Joi

Mary Pickford, Suds

Mary Pickford, Suds

The beautiful, talented, and absolutely iconic Mary Pickford was BOTD in Toronto in 1892. Pickford was an extraordinary woman, author, and pioneer in addition to being an extraordinary actress.

“I left the screen because I didn’t want what happened to Chaplin (Charles Chaplin) to happen to me. The little girl made me. I wasn’t waiting for the little girl to kill me. I’d already been pigeonholed. I know I’m an artist, and that’s not being arrogant, because talent comes from God. My career was planned, there was never anything accidental about it. It was planned, it was painful, it was purposeful. I’m not exactly satisfied, but I’m grateful.” ~ Mary Pickford

The beautiful picture at the top is a promotional pic for Mary Pickford’s 1920 silent film Suds (directed by John Francis Dillon).


Filed Under: BOTD, Mary Pickford, Silent Movies Tagged With: BOTD, Mary Pickford, Silent Films, Silent Movies

Louise Brooks, Pandora’s Box (1929): A MUST SEE Performance and Silent Film

November 16, 2022 By Joi

Louise Brooks, Pandora's Box

Louise Brooks

Pandora’s Box director Georg Wilhelm Pabst really stirred the hornet’s nest when he cast American beauty Louise Brooks in the role of Lulu. The role was considered to be quintessentially German and Louise was very much the American.

Fortunately she was very much the talented actress… with enough charisma and sex appeal for 100 actresses. These facts silenced her critics beautifully.
You can find Pandora’s Box on dvd (Amazon link).


Filed Under: Louise Brooks, Perfect Movies, Picture of the Day, Silent Movies Tagged With: Louise Brooks, Louise Brooks pictures, Pandora's Box, Silent Films

Lon Chaney Promotional Pictures for He Who Gets Slapped (1924)

October 14, 2022 By Joi

Lon Chaney, He Who Gets Slapped

Lon Chaney, He Who Gets Slapped

Promotional pictures for Lon Chaney’s 1924 film He Who Gets Slapped (directed by Victor Sjöström). This exceptional silent film also stars Norma Shearer and John Gilbert.

You can find He Who Gets Slapped on dvd (Amazon link).

Lon Chaney, He Who Gets Slapped

Lon Chaney

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Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, The Legion of the Condemned

September 22, 2022 By Joi

Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, The Legion of the Condemned

Fay Wray and Gary Cooper

The Legion of the Condemned (1928) is, sadly, a lost film. The silent drama was directed by William A. Wellman and the cast included Fay Wray, Gary Cooper, and Barry Norton. While I save words such as “tragic” for the loss of human life, it is an especially sad thing that the work of director William A. Wellman, the writers, the crew, and the cast can’t be enjoyed and appreciated by film fans.

Of course, there’s always hope that a copy will be found in someone’s attic, basement, hope chest, or even storage unity. Wouldn’t that be amazing?! Imagine, being able to see a film that had been lost for so long?

Almost too wonderful to think about!


Filed Under: Fay Wray, Gary Cooper, Silent Movies Tagged With: Fay Wray, Gary Cooper, lost films, Silent Films, Silent Movies

Clara Bow and Clive Brook in Hula (1927)

February 1, 2022 By Joi

Clara Bow and Clive Brook in HulaClara Bow and Clive Brook in Hula

Clara Bow and Clive Brook star in the 1927 romantic drama Hula (directed by Victor Fleming).  Lovely Clara plays Hula, the daughter of a Hawaiian pineapple plantation owner who sets her sights on a married English engineer, played by Clive Brook.

Clara and Clive (sounds like great names for twin babies) have wonderful chemistry but apparently she had even more with director Victor Fleming as they were reportedly involved for a few months.

Clara Bow is an uncommonly fascinating star to read about… she was one in a billion and one and about as bold as they come. I highly recommend you get to know her better!

Clara Bow Biography by David Stenn:


Clara Bow: Runnin’ Wild

Clara Bow in Hula

Clara Bow as Hula in the Movie of the Same Name

Filed Under: Clara Bow, Clive Brook, Picture of the Day, Silent Movies Tagged With: Clara Bow, Clive Brook, Silent Films, Silent Movies

Beautiful Clara Bow, Wings Promotional Photo

November 20, 2020 By Joi

Clara Bow, Wings

Clara Bow, Wings

Wings (1927) was the very first winner of the category of Best Picture (then called “Best Production”) at the VERY 1st Annual Academy Awards on May 16, 1929.

The historical film was lost for decades until a copy was discovered in the Cinematheque Francaise film archive in Paris, France. This is why those of us who grieve over lost movies still hold on to hope – happy endings sometimes actually happen!


Filed Under: Clara Bow, Picture of the Day, Silent Movies Tagged With: Clara Bow, Silent Films, Silent Movies, Wings

Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, Haunted Spooks Lobby Cards

October 20, 2020 By Joi

Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, Haunted Spooks

Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, Haunted Spooks

Shortly after making the 1920 silent short film Haunted Spooks, the film’s stars, Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, were married. It was a union that STUCK, as they were husband and wife until her death in 1969.

In far less upbeat news, Harold Lloyd had a horrible injury to his hand while making Haunted Spooks. While posing for publicity photos, a prop bomb exploded in his hand. His face was badly burned and he was temporarily blinded. Even worse, he lost two fingers due to the horrific accident.

In future films, he is always seen wearing a prosthetic glove on his injured hand.

In spite of this, however, he (remarkably!) always insisted on doing his own stunts.

Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, Haunted Spooks


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Clara Bow and the Cast of the Lost Silent Film Wine

September 30, 2020 By Joi

Clara Bow and the Cast of Wine

Clara Bow, Robert Agnew, and the Cast of Wine

As I’ve bemoaned before, it is incredibly frustrating when you come across films for favorite stars that are now considered “lost.” It happens fairly often with really early silent films and it always feels like a punch in the spleen.

I want to see them all!

Wine (1924) is one of the Clara Bow films listed as lost. When I look at the promotional photos (here are a few more), it drives me nuts… I want to see this one! Seriously, look at the pictures here… what could be going on?

Clara Bow and the Cast of Wine

Clara Bow, Robert Agnew, and Others from Wine


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