Biography of silent movie stars

The silent era was the first major period in cinematic history. Spanning the medium's inception all the way to the late s, the silent era revolutionized entertainment, produced several masterpieces, many of which are now lost, and launched the careers of multiple stars who became screen icons.

Silent cinema is still impressive, largely because of how much they achieved with so few tools, and cinephiles the world over are still in awe of its achievements.

More than any future cinematic efforts, silent cinema was all about the actors; their faces were larger than life, and their expressions alone could move thousands to tears.

Biography of silent movie stars

Some silent stars successfully transitioned to talkies, continuing their careers into the Golden Age of Hollywood. However, others saw their fame decline with the arrival of sound and either retired or faded away. Still, their legacies as on-screen icons endure, with many ranking among the all-time great lege