Despite their name, the silent films of the early cinematic era were frequently accompanied by music and other sound elements of many kinds, including mechanical instruments, live performers, and audience sing-alongs. The 12 chapters in this concise book explore the multitude of…
Rex Ingram: visionary director of the silent screen
by Barton, Ruth
fromScreen classics
Rex Ingram: visionary director of the silent screen
by Barton, Ruth
fromScreen classics
Rex Ingram: visionary director of the silent screen
by Barton, Ruth
fromScreen classics
Rex Ingram: visionary director of the silent screen
by Barton, Ruth
fromScreen classics
Noted for his charisma, talent, and striking good looks, director Rex Ingram (1893-1950) is ranked alongside D.W. Griffith, Marshall Neilan, and Erich von Stroheim as one of the greatest artists of the silent cinema. Ingram briefly studied sculpture at the Yale University School…
This title tells the story of one of the most celebrated and forgotten directors of the silent film era. Born in late-Victorian Dublin, Ingram immigrated to America in his teens and studied sculpture at Yale. Lured by the opportunities on offer in the exciting world of New York'…