Silent Beauties
By Miwi
This is a podcast counterpart of Silent Beauties blog, which is devoted to silent and classic films.
Although silent films were quite important in the evolution of cinema, they remain virtually forgotten nowadays. Since the best way to understand the present is taking an attentive look at the past, here you have some information about movies, pictures, interviews, etc. on silent cinema. Some occasional material on sound films will also be presented. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit more about the beauty and sheer fun of these golden oldies.
Although silent films were quite important in the evolution of cinema, they remain virtually forgotten nowadays. Since the best way to understand the present is taking an attentive look at the past, here you have some information about movies, pictures, interviews, etc. on silent cinema. Some occasional material on sound films will also be presented. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit more about the beauty and sheer fun of these golden oldies.
Silent BeautiesAug 29, 2023
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10:21
Long Live the Missus! (China, 1947)
The impact of old society rules over women.
Aug 29, 202310:21
Ugetsu (Japan, 1953)
When ambition is beyond love and prudence.
Aug 28, 202310:43
The Coward (India, 1965)
When feelings are tricky and we cannot control facts.
Aug 28, 202309:47
Sansho the Bailiff (Japan, 1954)
A film sad, beautiful, poignant. Everything at the same time.
Aug 26, 202310:18
The Rage of Paris (USA, 1938)
A relaxing, enjoyable film to see. Recommended if you love romantic comedies full of old Hollywood vibe.
Aug 24, 202310:13
Scandal (Japan, 1950)
An underrated gem directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Aug 23, 202309:55
Crime Against Joe (USA, 1956)
Do not give up no matter how difficult things may be.
Aug 22, 202310:19
Letter from an Unknown Woman (USA, 1948)
A touching, beautiful gem.
Aug 21, 202309:52
Learn from Experience (Japan, 1937)
How love, friendship and mutual support can overcome even social stigma.
Aug 17, 202310:20
The Girl Raised As A Future Daughter-In-Law (South Korea, 1965)
One of those classic Korean gems that do deserve more recognition.
Aug 16, 202310:49
The Only Son (Japan, 1936)
A delicate, universal story.
Aug 14, 202309:27
Rope (USA, 1948)
One of the most experimental films by director Alfred Hitchcock.
Aug 13, 202310:32
The Hoodlum (USA, 1951)
A film with a good message and an obscure little gem.
Aug 12, 202309:20
Sitting Pretty (USA, 1948)
A cute, little nostalgic film. A genuine time machine to the 1940s.
Aug 09, 202309:20
Citizen Kane (USA, 1941)
"Rosebud!". A classic isn't a classic without any reason.
Aug 08, 202310:27
Doctor Bull (USA, 1933)
A not very known film whose plot aged better than expected.
Aug 07, 202307:27
Vertigo (USA, 1958)
This is not a Hollywood classic by chance.
Aug 06, 202310:00
One Wonderful Sunday (Japan, 1947)
A film co-written and directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Jul 25, 202309:28
Some Like It Hot (USA, 1959)
The delight of a film ahead of its time.
Jul 22, 202309:44
Horse-year Bride (South Korea, 1966)
A rather one of a kind and frank film with touches of 1960s pop culture.
Jul 19, 202309:50
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family (Japan, 1941)
A film directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Jul 18, 202309:46
Potato (South Korea, 1968)
A tale of struggling against adversities.
Jul 13, 202310:00
The Woman in the Rumor (Japan, 1954)
This film is also known as "The Crucified Woman" or "The Woman of the Rumor".
Jul 12, 202309:25
A Hen in the Wind (Japan, 1948)
In 2011 the BFI released a Region 2 DVD of the film as a bonus feature on its dual-format edition of An Autumn Afternoon.
Jul 11, 202308:46
The North and South (South Korea, 1964)
A melodrama that will touch your heart.
Jul 08, 202309:20
The Body Confession (South Korea, 1964)
A madam works at a brothel in Busan and raises three daughters. She sacrifices herself in hopes of her daughter’s futures, but tragic events occur.
Jul 07, 202309:59
My Sister Is a Hussy (South Korea, 1961)
This film is also known as "My Sister is a Tomboy".
Jul 06, 202309:28
It's Not Her Sin (South Korea, 1959)
Director: Shin Sang Ok.
Jul 05, 202310:03
The Reckless Moment (USA, 1949)
This film was directed by Max Ophüls.
Jul 04, 202309:21
A Dream of Fortune (South Korea, 1961)
Sinopse
Son Hak-su (Kim Seung-ho) is a middle school teacher who barely gets by on his income because he's paying off a monthly mortgage for his welfare housing facility sold by the government.
Son Hak-su (Kim Seung-ho) is a middle school teacher who barely gets by on his income because he's paying off a monthly mortgage for his welfare housing facility sold by the government.
Jun 30, 202309:10
Paris After Dark (USA, 1943)
This film stars George Sanders, Philip Dorn and Brenda Marshall.
Jun 29, 202310:37
The Tijuana Story (USA, 1957)
Manuel Acosta Mesa was a journalist and editor of the newspaper El Imparcial who was shot to death on 26 July 1956 at his home in Tijuana.
A year later Manuel Duenas was given a six year sentence for his involvement. No other suspect in the case had been publicly named by authorities.
A year later Manuel Duenas was given a six year sentence for his involvement. No other suspect in the case had been publicly named by authorities.
Jun 28, 202310:01
The Suspect (USA, 1944)
It is an American film noir starring Charles Laughton and Ella Raines, and directed by Robert Siodmak.
Jun 25, 202311:36
Indestructible Man (USA, 1956)
This film was produced independently by C.G.K. Productions, and distributed in the United States by Allied Artists Pictures Corporation.
Jun 25, 202309:42
The Widow (South Korea, 1955)
It is the only film from female director Park Nam Ok.
Jun 24, 202310:14
Homebound (South Korea, 1967)
This film is also known as "Coming Back".
Jun 21, 202309:04
Lady Gangster (USA, 1942)
Lady Gangster is a remake of the pre-Code film, Ladies They Talk About (1933).
Jun 21, 202309:04
The Flying Deuces (USA, 1939)
This film is also known as Flying Aces.
Jun 20, 202309:14
The File on Thelma Jordon (USA, 1949)
This film is about a woman who pretends to fall in love with an assistant district attorney and uses him to escape conviction for the murder of her wealthy aunt.
Jun 19, 202309:56
Under the Sky of Seoul (South Korea, 1961)
This film is also known as "Under Heaven in Seoul".
Jun 18, 202309:24
Romance Papa (South Korea, 1960)
This film is also known as "A Romantic Papa".
Jun 17, 202309:34
The Mad Monster (USA, 1942)
A film produced and distributed by "Poverty Row" studio Producers Releasing Corporation.
Jun 17, 202309:43
The Devil's Stairway (South Korea, 1964)
This film is also known as "The Evil Stairs".
Jun 16, 202310:10
Love in the Rain (South Korea, 1975)
A new pink dress and an umbrella. Two poor people and romance. A common plot that is often silly (in the most positive way) and we can watch something enjoyable and cute with some cool landscape on the background. And rain, lots of rain. This is Love in the Rain (South Korea, 1975). The romanticism of current-day kdramas really had roots in the past.
Jun 16, 202309:48
The Brain from Planet Arous (USA, 1957)
The film stars John Agar, Joyce Meadows, and Robert Fuller.
Jun 16, 202309:49
Bride of the Monster (USA, 1955)
The film is considered to have Wood's biggest budget ($70,000). Production commenced in 1954 but, due to further financial problems, was not completed until 1955.
Jun 16, 202310:07
The Maltese Falcon (USA, 1941)
This film was based on the 1930 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and indebted to the 1931 movie of the same name.
Jun 16, 202308:13
What Happens in an Alley (South Korea, 1962)
One father finds life nearly impossible to live as he attempts to raise his nine children on a pitifully small salary.
Jun 15, 202308:45
I Wake Up Screaming (USA, 1941)
The movie was originally titled I Wake Up Screaming before its title was changed to Hot Spot and then back to I Wake Up Screaming, although it was released in some markets as Hot Spot.
Jun 15, 202310:10
A Flower in Hell (South Korea, 1958)
Starring famous actress Choi Eun-hee.
Jun 15, 202309:11