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2018150 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Silent and Forgotten

2018150 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Thirteen silent film stars recount their experiences and memories in their own words, providing insight into a largely overlooked era of cinema.

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Thirteen silent film stars recount their experiences and memories in their own words, providing insight into a largely overlooked era of cinema.

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Thirteen silent film stars share their stories in their own words.

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