gagman66
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Post by gagman66 on Mar 5, 2011 0:14:47 GMT -6
 This extremely rare, and long unseen film, the very first motion picture adaption of the famous Mark Twain Novel, apparently marked the movie debut of the lovely "American Venus" Esther Ralston. One of the most beautiful actresses of the Silent Era, and Classic Hollywood in general. Anytime a new restoration is completed of a big budget Silent film it is noteworthy. And here you have the legendary director William Desmond Taylor. Certainly much better known for his Murder, than his movies are today. Great to see some of his work actually surface and see the light of day again. The restored version of this film will have it's re-premiere on June 24, 2011 at the George Eastman House. Paolo Cherchi Usai will head a panel discussion on the music and restoration of the film.
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Post by Midge on Mar 5, 2011 17:55:18 GMT -6
Great news! I enjoyed the trailer. Thanks, Jeffrey! :jump:
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This extremely rare, and long unseen film, the very first motion picture adaption of the famous Mark Twain Novel, apparently marked the movie debut of the lovely "American Venus" Esther Ralston. One of the most beautiful actresses of the Silent Era, and Classic Hollywood in general. Anytime a new restoration is completed of a big budget Silent film it is noteworthy. And here you have the legendary director William Desmond Taylor. Certainly much better known for his Murder, than his movies are today. Great to see some of his work actually surface and see the light of day again. The restored version of this film will have it's re-premiere on June 24, 2011 at the George Eastman House. Paolo Cherchi Usai will head a panel discussion on the music and restoration of the film.
