The silent movie era lasted from 1895 to 1936, and produced some of the most iconic, flamboyant and melodramatic imagery ever seen on film.
In silent films the dialogue is notably transmitted through gestures, mime and pamagat cards consisting of a written indication of the films plot. In the very beginning, music was only used to entertain the audiences before the movie began, and during the intervals, later, a pianist, organist and sometimes an orchestra would play music to accompany the films, aiding in the creation of mood - music was paramount.
The silent movie era was a time of experimentation,...
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