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The Golden Silent Films - A Silent Movie Podcast

Stewart Lee
Silent Film
The Italian
George Beban
New York City
Italian Immigration
Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival
Hollywood
The Manxman
Thomas Ince
American Dream
Aloha Wanderwell Baker
Nosferatu
Silent Film Day
Pittsburgh Silent Film Society
Beverly Of Graustark
Snow White
Mary Pickford
Cinevent
Columbus Moving Picture Show
Marion Davies

A podcast examining all things Silent Film and Silent Film adjacent. Episodes of the Golden Silent Films Podcast will vary, from specific single movie breakdowns and discussions to full length biographies of the icon's who make these films and this genre so classic.

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent short, "The Haunted House" in 1921. Directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline. This short stars Buster Keaton and was photographed by El... more

The Golden Silent Films Podcast is honored to welcome renowned silent film accompanist and historian Ben Model to the show. Model recently added author to his incredibly long and illustrious resume. He joins us to talk about his brand-new book, "The ... more

In this episode, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the life and career of Signe Auen, whom you may or may not recognize as Seena Owen. In a wildly varied career, Owen's career took her from the stage to the screen to the script, all while... more

This episode is the first in a series highlighting the short form content aired as a timed exclusive on our Golden Silent Films Podcast YouTube channel.

In this episode you will learn about Oakland, California's forgotten amusement park, Idora Park ... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Laurance
Executive Director of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival
Cleveland Silent Film Festival
Episode: Silent Cities - Cleveland, Ohio
Samantha Glasser
Director of the Columbus Moving Picture Show
Columbus Moving Picture Show
Episode: Columbus Moving Picture Show 2025 Preview
Leslie McMichael
An incredibly talented harpist and musician passionate about historic preservation and silent films
Episode: Snow White - 1916
Ben Model
Silent film accompanist, historian, and presenter
Silent Film Music Podcast
Episode: Beverly of Graustark - 1926
Alicia Svigals
World-renowned Klezmer violinist and composer
Episode: The City Without Jews - 1924
Donald Sosin
Renowned silent film pianist and composer
Episode: The City Without Jews - 1924
Randall Halle
Professor of Film and Director of the European Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: The City Without Jews - 1924
Emily Loeb
Director of Programs and Education at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh
Episode: The City Without Jews - 1924
Michael Devine
DJ Zombo, a musician who provided live music for a film screening
Zombo Co.
Episode: Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival - 2024

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Stuart
Host focusing on silent film analysis and historical context.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Well Researched and Always Interesting!

    I’ve always enjoyed silent films, but recently began watching more of them and researching them. It’s a fascinating era, and I was so happy to find this podcast. Everything is well researched and I’m learning about new movies and actors that I’ve never heard of. I would definitely recommend this podcast to anyone who is interested in silent films or even film history in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HermionesEveningBag
    United Statesa month ago
  • A great and fun educational podcast

    I appreciate how a-political this podcast is- I wait eagerly for my favorite silent films to be discussed but until then I found myself on pins & needles listening to unusual films that I had heard of but never saw like The Dragon Painter. But hearing the episode discussing The Phantom Carriage, I am now a solid fan! Great opinions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanteVPF
    United States2 months ago
  • Silence is Golden

    Stewart Lee’s enthusiasm for silent films and classic films is palpable. Having just researched the silent film era for a book about bank robber turned matinee idol Henry Starr, I really enjoyed his interview with Samantha Glasser from the Columbus Moving Picture Show convention. I can’t wait to hear more fascinating history about the silent era with Stewart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuffBronco
    United States6 months ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    I wasn’t as familiar with the silent era of films when I started listening. The few that I did watch I would follow along with episodes from this podcast as a “second” view of what I had seen. It helped me understand better the context of the movie, the actors and even snippets of the movie I may have missed.

    Now I listen to episodes even before I’ve seen the movie, excited to learn about that movie it’s actors and more. I greatly appreciate all the research and labor put into each episode and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beat commando
    United States9 months ago
  • A Deep-Dive into Silent Films

    A very well-researched exploration into specific silent films and silent film actors. If you are looking to learn more about certain personalities or specific films then give it a listen. My only quibble is that sometimes podcaster Stewart goes into minute detail of a film’s plot sometimes, destroying any suspense about the story’s end. The episodes on Chaplin, Delores Del Rio, and Joan of Arc will interest those new to these people and also die-hard silent film fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Silent-film
    United Statesa year ago

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Silent Cities - Cleveland, Ohio
Q: What were you thinking about this event post-show?
Emily expresses satisfaction with the event, highlighting its selection for its broad appeal and the positive response it received from attendees.
Silent Cities - Cleveland, Ohio
Q: Tell us about the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and how it came into existence.
Emily discusses the origins of the festival from her experiences with silent film, its evolution from a project into a non-profit, and its mission to showcase quality silent films alongside live music.
Columbus Moving Picture Show 2025 Preview
Q: What can first time attendees at the Columbus Moving Picture Show expect?
I always think of it as a three-part show. We have more than 100 dealer tables to shop where you can buy various film-related items.
Columbus Moving Picture Show 2025 Preview
Q: Why is it so important to include silent films in the overall CMPS experience?
It wasn't even a question of whether we would continue showing silent movies at the show. Of course we would. We have two wonderful pianists on staff.
Columbus Moving Picture Show 2025 Preview
Q: Samantha, please take us through the history, the backstory and the lore of the Columbus Moving Picture Show.
The Columbus Moving Picture Show was started because CineVent was winding down and I didn't want it to end.

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4. Ben Model
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7. Randall Halle
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