Battleship Potemkin” is a groundbreaking Soviet silent film that depicts the 1905 mutiny on the Russian battleship Potemkin and its impact on the Russian Revolution.
Nosferatu Summary
A silent German horror film about a vampire named Count Orlok who terrorizes a small town.
City Lights Summary
‘City Lights’ is a silent romantic comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, where a tramp falls in love with a blind flower girl and tries to help her regain her sight.
Modern Times Summary
Modern Times” is a classic silent comedy film by Charlie Chaplin that satirizes the dehumanizing effects of industrialization and modern society.
Metropolis Summary
In Fritz Lang’s ‘Metropolis’, a futuristic city is divided between the wealthy elite and the oppressed working class, leading to a rebellion sparked by a love story.
Sherlock Jr. Summary
‘Sherlock Jr.’ is a silent comedy film where Buster Keaton plays a projectionist who dreams of becoming a detective.
The Passion of Joan of Arc Summary
‘The Passion of Joan of Arc’ is a silent film that depicts the trial and execution of Joan of Arc with intense close-ups and powerful performances.
The Gold Rush Summary
‘The Gold Rush’ is a classic silent comedy film by Charlie Chaplin that follows a lone prospector’s comedic adventures during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The General Summary
The General” is a silent comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, depicting the comedic adventures of a train engineer during the American Civil War.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Summary
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” is a German expressionist film that follows the story of a hypnotist who uses a sleepwalker to commit murders.
Limelight Summary
‘Limelight’ is a poignant and bittersweet film about an aging comedian who finds redemption and love in his final act.
A Trip to the Moon Summary
A Trip to the Moon” is a pioneering silent film by Georges Méliès that follows a group of astronomers on an adventurous journey to the moon.