Movies and TvShows featuring "silent-film-star" theme.

In early Hollywood, a group of characters experience the rise and fall of fame during a period of decadence and depravity. Manny, a Mexican aspiring filmmaker, falls in love with Nellie, a young woman with dreams of stardom. As they navigate through outrageous parties, drug use, and scandal, their lives intertwine with celebrities like Jack Conrad. The narrative follows the ups and downs of their careers, relationships, and the changing landscape of the film industry, ultimately culminating in tragedy and bittersweet reflection.

Hollywood is a TV show that takes a nostalgic look at the early years of the film industry in the 1900s and 1910s. It explores the history of silent filmmaking, the rise of iconic filmmakers, and the glamour of showbiz during that era.

Lillie is a captivating TV mini-series that explores the life of Lillie Langtry, a British actress and mistress of King Edward VII. The show delves into her tumultuous love life, including her loveless marriage and forbidden affairs. Set against the backdrop of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Lillie is a captivating journey through history, scandal, and high society.

The challenging and spirited early life of cinema's first great comedic artist, Charlie Chaplin, is portrayed. The innately talented young Charlie must overcome a wayward life of poverty and familial chaos to reach the pinnacle of stardom.

A screenwriter down on his luck forms a complicated bond with a former silent film star who is desperate to revive her career. As he becomes entangled in her delusions and obsession, their relationship takes a dark and tragic turn.

When George, a silent movie superstar, meets Peppy Miller, a dancer, sparks fly between the two. However, after the introduction of talking pictures, their fortunes change, affecting their dynamic.

In 1920s Hollywood, silent film star Don Lockwood falls for chorus girl Kathy Selden. As they try to make the difficult transition to talking pictures, they face challenges from jealous screen partner Lina Lamont and must find a way to make their new musical film a success.

The origin of European cinema, from its infancy as a novelty created by French inventors Auguste and Louis Lumière to its flourishing as the pinnacle of film-making in the silent era and as a serious commercial contender against America.

In 1920s Hollywood, a dog named Won Ton Ton rises to stardom as a silent film actor. The film follows his journey from being a stray to becoming a beloved star, as well as the various characters he encounters along the way. Filled with comedy and spoofs of the silent film era, 'Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood' is a charming and entertaining film.

In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned.

The Great Buster: A Celebration is a documentary film that explores the life and career of Buster Keaton, one of the greatest silent film actors and directors. It delves into his rise to fame, his struggles with alcohol abuse, his innovative stunts, and his contributions to the world of film. The documentary also touches on his personal life, including his marriages, his hearing loss, and his later years in the industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film paints a comprehensive portrait of this legendary figure in cinema history.

Explore the fascinating life and career of Alice Guy-Blaché, a pioneering filmmaker often overlooked in the history of cinema. This documentary sheds light on her contributions to the industry and uncovers a hidden history of women in filmmaking.

Rum Runners is a movie set in the 1920s during the Prohibition era. It follows the exciting journey of rum runners as they navigate dangerous waters, outsmart the Coast Guard, and face off against rival bootleggers. With a mix of action, comedy, and a touch of romance, this film takes viewers on a wild ride through the seedy underworld of illegal rum smuggling.

Carter DeHaven announces that he will perform a series of "impressions." For each we see him applying makeup and changing the combing of his hair or putting on a wig. When he tilts his head down during each supposed makeover, up pops the actual celebrity (Keaton, Lloyd, Arbuckle, Valentino, Fairbanks, Coogan) he appears to have been making himself up as.

Italian immigrant Rudolph Valentino makes it big in silent Hollywood, but he ends up struggling between his career and the woman he loves.

Dreamboat (1952) tells the story of a college professor who is thrust into the world of show business when he becomes a popular silent movie star. However, he becomes disillusioned with his fame and notoriety, leading him to question his career choices. Along the way, he navigates romantic crushes, a lawsuit, a secret past, and the challenges of balancing his personal and professional life.

In It Happened in Hollywood, a former silent film star tries to make a comeback in Hollywood with the help of a loyal fan club, but faces challenges from a ruthless Hollywood director and a bank robber. Set in the 1930s, this comedic drama explores themes of redemption and the changing landscape of the movie industry.

In 1920s Hollywood, a wild party unfolds with scandalous secrets and passionate affairs. Amidst the film industry's decadence and infidelity, a group of filmmakers and actors navigate a night of excessive drinking, drug use, and promiscuity. The party serves as a backdrop for exploring the complexities of relationships and the hidden desires of those in the Hollywood spotlight.

A look back at Charlie Chaplin's early life and career, from his rough childhood and music hall success in England to his early Hollywood days and the development of his enormously popular character, the Little Tramp, also called Charlot.

The careers of D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Chaplin are chronicled culminating in the formation of United Artists and 1919.