One good thing about Chaplin’s career was he never missed out any opportunity. Starting out as a rookie – Chaplin learned to write and direct his own films. After a profitable contract with Mutual Studios – Chaplin signed a new contract with First National Pictures, which became one of the first million-dollars … Read more
Another studio that shared success with Charlie Chaplin was Essanay Studios. Established in 1907 – in Chicago, the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company gained recognition for the exemplary comedy films of Charlie Chaplin. Warner Bros later on acquired it in 1920. In 1915, during World War I, Chaplin signed a contract with Essanay … Read more
Do you have a rainy day coming up? If so, then there’s no better way to spend it than by watching one of these famous war movies. War is an integral part of history, and it can be very interesting to see how different people dealt with the same challenges during different … Read more
Newfound concepts of independence and a rejection of the Edwardian matronly ideal of respectable women brought about the new phenomenon of the “Drinking Woman” in the 1920s, who dared to enjoy cocktails in public settings. She appeared at exclusive cocktail soirees and clubs, and a short evening sheath replaced the cocktail dress … Read more
History of Silent Films If you’re scrolling through Facebook or other social media platform, you might already have come across a video of the famous Charlie Chaplin and his comedic silent sketches. Charlie Chaplin, a comedian, and filmmaker were also known as one of the most vital figures of film history. The … Read more
People today are blessed with entertainment of various forms and formats. You can quickly watch a movie directly on your laptop or widescreen and enjoy stunning high-definition visuals and sounds. Otherwise, you can listen to any music you like on your smartphone with only a few simple touches. It’s a privilege that … Read more
The silent movie era was an interesting and important period in the film industry, as it is through the limited features and resources of silent movies that we see the potential of adding sounds and color into them, thus motivating many directors, producers, and film-making companies to improve upon the technology to … Read more
Blackjack is a game where there are enough variants to suit everyone. Fortunately, this is also true of live dealer blackjack games. Pop into any top casino worth its salt, and you’ll find an abundance of live blackjack variants to have a crack at. Some of these are quite niched and will … Read more
Cryptocurrency traders are a unique breed. They’re digital nerds, finance gurus, and tech wizards who all share an intense passion for their craft. But if you’re new to the crypto game, it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many different currencies to choose from, and each one … Read more
The 1920s were commonly referred to as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age in North America and as the Golden Age Twenties in Europe. This is due to the economic boom that followed the First World War. It is also considered by the French as Crazy Years, emphasizing the era’s social, … Read more
At the present time, watching movies is one of the best pastime activities for many people. With the technology that we have today, it is very easy to watch movies. Aside from visiting theaters, we can watch movies at home via online streaming platforms, not just on televisions but as well as … Read more
The mid-1890s to the late 1920s were known as the silent movie era. A silent movie is a film that has no synchronized recorded sound and no audible dialogue. Even though they convey narrative and emotion visually, different plot elements like era, setting, or key lines of dialogue may, when needed, be … Read more
