Not silent movies, but let’s not forget Lassie and The Littlest Hobo, played by London, a German Shepherd that understood an English vocabulary of several hundred words.
I highly recommend A DOG’S LIFE. It’s the first film that Chaplin made in his new La Brea Studio (still standing, and latterly the headquarters of the Muppets). Scraps is buried on the lot.
A DOG’S LIFE is a beautiful picture, showing how two human misfits and one canine misfit can form a family unit. Charlie and Edna (the female singer he rescues from a brutal boss) have more in common with the dog than with other humans. There is some great comedy in the movie, especially when Charlie and Scraps steal cakes and sausages from a food truck run by Charlie’s brother Syd. Both Chaplins have impeccable timing. There is also a ‘human puppet’ routine and a surprise ending. It’s far less sentimental than some of Chaplin’s other pictures, and beautifully directed, acted and edited.
I love a lot of silent movies. I am going to be brave today and watch a silent movie I’ve been avoiding: Noah’s Ark (1928). Several people died making this movie — for real. They were extras in the flood scene. Others were badly injured or became ill. I did not know that when I recorded it on DVR well over a year ago. It will be hard to watch those scenes.
When people say silent movies aren’t any good, I suggest they compare the silent Ben-Hur (1925) to the not-silent-enough modern versions.
“Petey” in Our Gang, was a Pitbull. Pitbulls were beloved pets known as “nanny dogs” until some piece of ^^&% men ruined their reputation by deciding to make them fight each other. Sorry, I’m still upset about this.
Also, points for calling this wonderful show Our Gang, which was changed to The Little Rascals because of bad association with today’s gangs.
Sorry, these two things always trigger an old lady like me.
JLChi about 2 months ago
I wouldn’t want to be the one making Rin-Tin-Tin angry.
WelshRat Premium Member about 2 months ago
I wonder if Rin-Tin-Tin buried that award that was stolen from them?
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 2 months ago
Max Factor? Wow!
stairsteppublishing about 2 months ago
Wonder who had the nerve to tell Rin-tin-tin that the award was being taken away from him.
mccollunsky about 2 months ago
Happy silent movie day!
jmworacle about 2 months ago
Very interesting!
blunebottle about 2 months ago
Not silent movies, but let’s not forget Lassie and The Littlest Hobo, played by London, a German Shepherd that understood an English vocabulary of several hundred words.
markkahler52 about 2 months ago
I thought the ring was NATURAL!!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Love Rinty and Petey. Nice stories!
rs0204 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I was actually watching Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times last night. I recorded it off TCM.
nancyb creator about 2 months ago
I highly recommend A DOG’S LIFE. It’s the first film that Chaplin made in his new La Brea Studio (still standing, and latterly the headquarters of the Muppets). Scraps is buried on the lot.
nancyb creator about 2 months ago
A DOG’S LIFE is a beautiful picture, showing how two human misfits and one canine misfit can form a family unit. Charlie and Edna (the female singer he rescues from a brutal boss) have more in common with the dog than with other humans. There is some great comedy in the movie, especially when Charlie and Scraps steal cakes and sausages from a food truck run by Charlie’s brother Syd. Both Chaplins have impeccable timing. There is also a ‘human puppet’ routine and a surprise ending. It’s far less sentimental than some of Chaplin’s other pictures, and beautifully directed, acted and edited.
Medtech4 about 2 months ago
I recommend “Hachi- A Dog’s Life” (2009) with Richard Gere
the lost wizard about 2 months ago
When asked, Rin TinTin only said that it was ruff. :)
JLChi about 2 months ago
I love a lot of silent movies. I am going to be brave today and watch a silent movie I’ve been avoiding: Noah’s Ark (1928). Several people died making this movie — for real. They were extras in the flood scene. Others were badly injured or became ill. I did not know that when I recorded it on DVR well over a year ago. It will be hard to watch those scenes.
When people say silent movies aren’t any good, I suggest they compare the silent Ben-Hur (1925) to the not-silent-enough modern versions.
davewhamond creator about 2 months ago
Love this!
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 2 months ago
“Petey” in Our Gang, was a Pitbull. Pitbulls were beloved pets known as “nanny dogs” until some piece of ^^&% men ruined their reputation by deciding to make them fight each other. Sorry, I’m still upset about this.
Also, points for calling this wonderful show Our Gang, which was changed to The Little Rascals because of bad association with today’s gangs.
Sorry, these two things always trigger an old lady like me.
stillfickled Premium Member about 2 months ago
I love seeing a happy tail.
StephenRice about 2 months ago
Quick poll: How many of us have heard of Rin-Tin-Tin? How many have heard of Emil Jannings?
Mary about 2 months ago
And Laughing Gravy with Laurel and Hardy, too.
Uncle Kenny about 2 months ago
Today’s strip reminds me of Ripley’s “Believe it or Not.”
darcyandsimon about 2 months ago
Max Factor! Ohboy!!