Silent Collection (page 29)

Lilian Gish / Postcard
LILIAN GISH American actress of stage and film - she appeared in early silent movies Date: 1896 -

William Haines / Cig Card
WILLIAM HAINES American leading man of silent films Date: 1900 - 1973

Pola Negri / Flowers
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish-born actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films Date: 1897 - 1987

Pola Negri / Ross Postcard
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish-born actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films Date: 1897 -1987

Louise Fazenda / Postcard
LOUISE FAZENDA American actress and comedienne of silent films Date: 1895 - 1962

Norma Talmadge / Dog
NORMA TALMADGE American silent film actress, with her little dog Date: 1897 - 1957

Motor glider. View of a Stimme S-10 motor glider during powered flight. A motor glider is a glider which has a small engine fitted that allows it to take-off unaided or extend its range

William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), founder of the House of Orange. William was born in Nassau as son of the Count of Nassau

Noise-reducing fence

The Dolly Sisters in The Million Dollar Dollies
Advertising lobby card (1 of 2) for the film The Million Dollar Dollies starring the Dolly Sisters, 1918 (the Dolly Sisters and Dolores Cassinelli as the Princess) 1918

Canoeing in Lily Bay at sunrise, Moosehead Lake, Maine. (MR)

Burrowing owls are a popular site on Marco Island, Florida where they excavate and nest in underground burrows. Habitat loss due to human development are taking away essential areas for these owls

USA, Alaska, Gates of the Arctic National Preserve Northern lights (Aurora borealis) over the Endicott Mountains, Brooks Range

Kayaking at the end end of Azure Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

George O Brien and Victor Stiebel
George O Brien (1899 - 1985), American silent movie actor pictured in conversation with Victor Stiebel (1907 - 1976), British fashion designer

The Bioscope cinema
A scene inside the Bioscope cinema in Vauxhall Bridge Road, London with a pianist playing ragtime on the piano to accompany the silent movies

Actress Gladys Cooper
English actress of stage and screen, Gladys Cooper (1888-1971)

Pola Negri, Polish actress
Pola Negri (1897-1987) Polish film actress who achieved notoriety as a femme fatale in silent films in the first half of the 20th century

Tranquil Lake - Silent Trees. A clear still blue pond dotted with water lilies. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Willem De Zwiger
Willem van Oranje, known as de Zwiger (the Silent) meets with other patriots at Enkhuizen : outlawed by the Spanish, he is now acknowledged as the leader of Dutch independence

African Boat Boy
A boy in the a pond in the West African section of the Paris Exhibition, France. He only spoke an African language and was known as the silent black watchman

The New Darracq motor car engine
A unique (and unsuccessful) engine with a single rotating cylindrical sleeve to induct and remove gases. It should have been smooth and silent but was perhaps too wacky to succeed

First Anglo-French telephone
Illustration showing the completion of the first Anglo-French telephone with callers in London speaking to Paris. Insert picture no

Vera Kholodnaya / Runich
Vera Kholodnaya, Russian silent-film actress with Runich

ANITA PAGE (1910 - 2008)
Anita Page, actress who appeared in silent movies and then talkies, appearing alongside such performers as Buster Keaton, Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford

Xmas in German Trench
Stille Nacht ! German soldiers celebrate Christmas in the trenches (but published a fortnight before Christmas day !)

Mutus Liber - 6
MUTUS LIBER ( The Silent Book ) Adding and Distilling the Ingredients 6 of 15

Pola Negri / Chaplin
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films - seen here with Charlie Chaplin

Fog over the river Thames at Pangbourne, UK
Ruth Garner / SplashdownDirect

Wheal Coates mine at St Agnes in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Fog over the river Thames at Pangbourne, UK
Ruth Garner / SplashdownDirect

Short-Eared Owl Fliying at sunset with sun in view. Cleveland, UK
ROY-169 Short-Eared Owl - Flying at sunset with sun in view. Cleveland, UK Asio flammeus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chester Conklin / Flashes
CHESTER CONKLIN American silent film actor who appeared in Keystone and Sennett comedies

Williams Hart / Lilywhite
WILLIAMs HART American silent film actor

Owen Nares / Smart Novels
OWEN NARES British matinee idol and silent film actor

Norma Talmadge / Collector
NORMA TALMADGE American silent film actress

Pola Negri / Borzoi Dog
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish-born actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films

Max Linder / Postcard
MAX LINDER French comedian of silent films, most of which he scripted and directed himself

Dietrich / Silent Film
MARLENE DIETRICH German film actress in a silent movie, Gefahren der Brautzeit

William I / Silent / Dutch
WILLIAM I THE SILENT of ORANGE Dutch Stadholder (1579-84)

Anny Ondra / Postcard
ANNY ONDRA (A Ondrakova) Polish actress in British silent films

Adolphe Menjou / Ross
ADOLPHE MENJOU American film actor, also in silent French films

Victor McLaglen / Medals
VICTOR McLAGLEN British actor in British silent films and American talkies, seen here in uniform

Lily Damita, French dancer and film star of silent films and early talkies more famous for brawling with husband Errol Flyn (married 1935 - 1942) than her acting skills

Charlie Chaplin 1931
English silent film star and director, CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977), arriving in London to attend the British premiere of his film City Lights (1931)

Travelling Actors
Actors, part of a travelling theatre company, performing their comedy (or mime) routine on a platform in the middle of a field

Lily Damita / Beaute
Lily Damita, French dancer and film star of silent films and early talkies Married Errol Flyn (married 1935-1942)

MOTHER KNOWSBEST
Edna Ferbers book deals with the vicissitudes of a womans career on Broadway : this edition is illustrated with scenes from the silent movie starring Madge Bellamy

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"Capturing the Essence of Silence: A Glimpse into the Silent Era" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where silence spoke volumes through captivating art and mesmerizing performances. Joseph Farquharson's masterpiece, "The Silence of the Snows, " transports us to a serene winter landscape, where nature whispers its secrets. In October 1921, young Jackie Coogan graced the silver screen with his silent presence. His expressive eyes conveyed emotions that words could never capture, leaving audiences spellbound. As we stroll down Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s, we witness a bustling city frozen in time. The absence of sound amplifies our focus on every intricate detail - from fashionable attire to vintage automobiles - each telling their own story amidst this symphony of stillness. Ivor Novello takes center stage in "The Rat" (1925), enchanting viewers with his magnetic performance. Without uttering a word, he effortlessly draws us into his world and leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. "The Silent Highwayman" lurks in shadows unseen but felt by all who cross his path. With stealthy movements and piercing gazes, he becomes an enigma wrapped in silence. Edna Marion and Stan Laurel take flight on "Flying Elephants, " their comedic genius transcending language barriers. Laughter echoes through silent halls as they transport us to a realm where mirth knows no bounds. No discussion about silence is complete without mentioning Charlie Chaplin - a true master of pantomime whose iconic character forever etched itself into cinematic history. Through physical comedy and poignant moments, he taught us that sometimes actions speak louder than words ever could. A barn owl perches majestically upon its branch; its hushed wings embodying gracefulness within stillness itself. It reminds us that even nature understands the power found within quietude.