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Silent Screen Stars
In the early years of motion pictures, actors were recruited from the stage, resulting in larger-than-life performances that seemed jarring when blown up to the size of a movie screen. As the years went on, actors began to understand the subtleties of the medium, and used more natural expressions to connect with their audiences. They became movie stars, known for their glamorous looks and identifiable personalities. As Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard would say, they didn't need dialogue, they had faces.
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Charlie Chaplin
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- Blacklisted
- Silent Screen Stars
- Actors Turned Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Comedian / 1889 - 1977
Charlie Chaplin was a comedic British actor who became one of the biggest stars of the 20th century's silent-film era.
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Buster Keaton
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Numerous Nuptials
Buster Keaton
Film Actor, Comedian / 1895 - 1966
Comedian and director Buster Keaton was popular for his pioneering silent comedies in the 1920s.
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Greta Garbo
- In these groups:
- Famous Recluses
- Silent Screen Stars
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Greta Garbo
Actress, Pin-up / 1905 - 1990
Greta Garbo is best known for her acting career, in both silent and talking films before World War II.
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Mary Pickford
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- Sparks On The Set
- Silent Screen Stars
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
Mary Pickford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Producer, Screenwriter / 1892 - 1979
Mary Pickford was a legendary silent film actress and was known as "America’s sweetheart." She was a founder of United Artists and helped establish the Academy.
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Rudolph Valentino
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- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Rudolph Valentino
Film Actor / 1895 - 1926
Italian-American actor Rudolph Valentino was admired as the “Great Lover” of the 1920s.
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Joan Crawford
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- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
Joan Crawford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1905 - 1977
Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer and executive. She was known for films like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and Mildred Pierce.
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