Author Archive: Retro

Similar to “Up in Mabel’s Room” (1926). Gertie’s ex-fiance tries to get back an embarrassing keepsake (the title item) without the knowledge of his new girl, or Gertie’s current fiance! COLOR-TINTED.

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.