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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
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Silent Screen Stars
- Actors Turned Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Comedian / 1889 - 1977
With the use of mime, slapstick and other comedic routines, Charlie Chaplin, "The Tramp," was the best known actor and director of the silent film era.
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William Powell
- In these groups:
- Silent Screen Stars
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
William Powell
Film Actor / 1892 - 1984
William Powell was a baritone-voiced actor remembered for playing Nick Charles in The Thin Man films.
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Buster Keaton
- In these groups:
- 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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Joan Crawford
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
Joan Crawford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1905 - 1977
American motion-picture actress Joan Crawford made her initial impact as a vivacious Jazz Age flapper but later matured into a star of psychological melodramas.
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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
- In these groups:
- Sparks On The Set
- Silent Screen Stars
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
Mary Pickford
Film, Theater, 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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