Publisher's Synopsis
Classics Of The Silent Screen: A Pictorial Treasury by Joe Franklin is a comprehensive collection of photographs and stories of the greatest actors and actresses of the silent film era. The book includes over 300 pages of rare and stunning photographs of stars such as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Rudolph Valentino, and many more. Each photograph is accompanied by a detailed caption that provides insight into the actor's life and career.The book also includes interviews with some of the surviving actors and actresses from the silent film era, as well as a foreword by legendary actor Mickey Rooney. Franklin's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with a glimpse into the golden age of Hollywood and the people who made it great.Classics Of The Silent Screen: A Pictorial Treasury is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of cinema and the stars who made it what it is today. The book is a beautiful tribute to the art of silent film and the enduring legacy of its stars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
