Author Archive: Retro

Ancient cursed peacock fan means certain death to anyone possessing it.

Sequel to “Siegfried” marks the second half of Lang’s “Die Nibelungen”, as Kriemhilde seeks revenge for the murder of her husband. English titles.

Mischievous but well-intentioned imp always finds himself in trouble, from shoplifting to letting a lion loose at the circus.

Adolphe Menjou – Directed by D.W. Griffith

Ship’s captain, deserted by his wife, becomes sadistic and cruel, taking out his frustrations on a girl that his crew has rescued.

This Nazimova produced film is based on the scandalous play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. Salome, daughter of Herodias, seduces her step-father/uncle Herod, governor of Judea with a sensual dance. In return for this “favor” he promises her the head of John The Baptist. An interesting look at one of the silent screen’s most fascinating personalities. Dir. Charles Bryant

A woman must prove her father innocent of murder.

A previously undefeated fairground boxer named “One Round” Jack Sander (Carl Brisson) is beaten in the ring by a mysterious challenger, who is later revealed to be professional boxer and World Heavyweight champion Bob Corby (Ian Hunter). Bob’s manager is impressed with Jack’s performance and offers Jack the chance to become Bob’s full-time sparring partner, on the condition that he win a trial fight to be arranged at a later date.

Bob begins spending more time with Jack’s girlfriend Mabel (Lillian Hall-Davis) and buys a bracelet for her to express his feelings. The two kiss but Mabel reluctantly puts a stop to it. The next day when Jack inquires about the bracelet Mabel lies to Jack, telling him that Bob bought it for her because he didn’t want to take the money.

Jack wins his trial fight and is made Bob’s official sparring partner. Keeping his earlier promise to Mabel he agrees to marry her [...]