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7 Greatest Films of the Silent Era

7 Greatest Films of the Silent Era

Matte Jr03 mins


The General (1926)

A true story that took place during the American Civil War follows Johnnie, a railroad engineer, and his beloved engine, “The General,” who is stolen by Union spies seeking to save the train and his bride.


Metropolis (1927)

Set in the future, the working masses are subjugated by wealthy industrialists who rule from their ivory towers. But hiring a mad scientist could be a leadership mistake that will bring the city to its knees.


Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)

The story is about a married farmer who falls in love with a woman on vacation in the city, who tries to convince him to murder his wife to be with her.


The Gold Rush (1925)

A silent comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin follows a man who travels to the Klondike in search of gold during the Gold Rush. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, from harsh weather conditions to encounters with Big Jim.


Sunset Avenue (1950)

A screenwriter promises to create a script for Norma Desmond, an aging silent film actress, giving her a second chance at stardom. But their collaboration quickly takes a frightening turn.


Shy Girl (1924)

Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Taylor, the story is about Harold Meadows, his uncle’s apprentice tailor in Little Bend, California, who can barely talk to girls and writes a book about how to deal with women.


Phantom of the Opera (1943)

The Phantom of the Opera, a novel by Gaston Leroux, follows an unemployed violinist, Erique, who uses his money to pay off a soprano he secretly loves, haunting the Paris Opera with her scarred face.

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