I’ve watched (and loved) a lot of silent films over the years. And adding silent movie images to the Last Kiss mix isn’t as unlikely as it might first seem.
In fact, it was the old TV show Fractured Flickers—which added silly, dubbed dialogue to silent movies—that partially inspired my creation of Last Kiss. It was funny stuff—and no wonder. Fractured Flickers was created by Jay Ward, the genius behind the Rocky & Bullwinkle show.
I’ve got at least one more of these silent screen sillies coming up soon in Last Kiss. I hope people enjoy ’em. I’ve love to do more.
Man, that just goes to show how times have changed. I HATE the sexless, bony look of so many of today’s celebrities. I grew up admiring women (yes, I’m hetero) who actually had SHAPE!
For those interested in this series, the Fractured Flickers complete collection is available as a 3-DVD set for the low price of $19.99 at a well-known shopping site (and it ships for free if you have a Prime membership with them). Here’s a link to the product page:
A Fool there was/Who paid his coin/To a dark-eyed dame/From the Tenderloin/He dressed her in a form-fit gown/Painted her lips and took her to town/Filled her eyes with Belladonna/And said “Kid, now forget your Honor”/“For henceforth you are a scarlet scamp”/“A regular red-lipped, black-souled vamp”/She signed his contract, for she was meek/And she made him famous within a week/And when you see his profits you’ll/Agree perhaps he was not a Fool.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator almost 4 years ago
Yes, I’m trying something different this time.
I’ve watched (and loved) a lot of silent films over the years. And adding silent movie images to the Last Kiss mix isn’t as unlikely as it might first seem.
In fact, it was the old TV show Fractured Flickers—which added silly, dubbed dialogue to silent movies—that partially inspired my creation of Last Kiss. It was funny stuff—and no wonder. Fractured Flickers was created by Jay Ward, the genius behind the Rocky & Bullwinkle show.
I’ve got at least one more of these silent screen sillies coming up soon in Last Kiss. I hope people enjoy ’em. I’ve love to do more.
KennethJ.Grider almost 4 years ago
When Theda Bara gave you that stare, it was worse than getting a punch in the mouth.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Cleopatra, she knows all about pains in the asp…
Packratjohn Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ironically i was compelled to watch Carol Burnett tonight. She did a tribute to silent films!
wmwiii Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Theda Bara was a terror She vamped a little lady So did Alice Brady” (At the Moving Picture Ball)
pschearer Premium Member almost 4 years ago
ARAB DEATH!! At least that’s what her publicity claimed.
gopher gofer almost 4 years ago
they definitely had different tastes in those days…
scote1379 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Which one was she waiting for, Marc Anthony or Ceasar? Neither did her any favors!
J Short almost 4 years ago
Well, you don’t want him to be premature.
pathfinder almost 4 years ago
Man, that just goes to show how times have changed. I HATE the sexless, bony look of so many of today’s celebrities. I grew up admiring women (yes, I’m hetero) who actually had SHAPE!
TheBigPickle almost 4 years ago
Mmmmmm… plump patrician posterior…
comixbomix almost 4 years ago
She only seems to be Semi-Bara…
coltish1 almost 4 years ago
Let’s align and appreciate alliteration!
DaveQuinn almost 4 years ago
Always enjoy what you create John.
Nyckname almost 4 years ago
Hubba hubba!
phritzg Premium Member almost 4 years ago
For those interested in this series, the Fractured Flickers complete collection is available as a 3-DVD set for the low price of $19.99 at a well-known shopping site (and it ships for free if you have a Prime membership with them). Here’s a link to the product page:
https://www.amazon.com/Fractured-Flickers-Complete-Collection-Various/dp/B0002F6BJW
michaeljwolff almost 4 years ago
A Fool there was/Who paid his coin/To a dark-eyed dame/From the Tenderloin/He dressed her in a form-fit gown/Painted her lips and took her to town/Filled her eyes with Belladonna/And said “Kid, now forget your Honor”/“For henceforth you are a scarlet scamp”/“A regular red-lipped, black-souled vamp”/She signed his contract, for she was meek/And she made him famous within a week/And when you see his profits you’ll/Agree perhaps he was not a Fool.
michaeljwolff almost 4 years ago
Sorry, Theda. My heart belongs to Gerda Maurus.
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Love it! Great graphics! MUMS the word….LOL
hakuin almost 4 years ago
Fractured Flickers! Boy, does that dredge up some fond and pleasant memories. Just ordered a dvd on Barnes and Noble.
larryculley almost 4 years ago
Eat your heart out, Liz!
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction almost 4 years ago
“In the mean time, at least there are plenty of stable-boys around.”
craigwestlake almost 4 years ago
“In fact, I’ve been sitting on this hard cold throne so long that I’m getting Royal Hemorrhoids”…
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Lustig or Lusig? Grateful for the connection to Fractured Flickers. I always loved the show. Well worth the $20 for the set.
Judeeye Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’d like to see more. Please and thank you.
MartinPerry1 almost 4 years ago
Best of all? All these movies were all pre-Hayes code.