Silent Era Studio Tours
Many stars and directors!
Runtime: six shorts -
Language: English subtitles -
Source: 2K transfers of numerous prints
Formats: DVD-
Rating: NR
SILENT ERA STUDIO TOURS
This collection of five tours of four studios is sure
to be a real treat for any fan of silent cinema!
On to the Tours!
Universal BEHIND THE SCREEN (1915)
This early studio tour follows the making of a new project at Universal, showing glimpses of the process along the way! From the start at the Scenario Department, with selection of costume and props as they set the scene on the largest stage of the time. With stars, Eddie Lyons, Lee Moran and Victoria Forde making brief appearances. 10 minutes.
A TOUR OF THE THOMAS INCE STUDIO (1920)
See what goes into the movie making at the famous Thomas Ince Studio from spotlights, to the artists and carpenters working to decorate the sets, to the studio's massive wardrobe, to the portable generator trucks for shooting on location!
Featuring the man himself Thomas Ince, before his untimely death, working behind the camera, alongside his production staff or spending time with his family and even enjoying his morning exercise. With glimpses of many stars including Louise Glaum, James Kirkwood, Lloyd Hughes, Enid Bennett, Douglas MacLean, Hobart Bosworth, House Peters and Margaret Livingston. 24 minutes.
A TRIP TO PARAMOUNTOWN (1922)
More a parade of Paramount's talent then a studio tour. The stars and directors are presented in lighthearted scenarios connected to shooting their films, occasionally utilizing entertaining special effects.
With footage of these stars: Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Rodolph Valentino, Lila Lee, Gloria Swanson, Dorothy Dalton, Conrad Nagel, Julia Faye, Anna Q. Nilsson, William Boyd, Nita Naldi, Walter Long, David Powell, Harrison Ford, Walters Heirs, Leatrice Joy, Tom Meighan, Billie Dove & Ben Lyon.
These directors Cecil B. DeMille, William DeMille, Penrhyn Stanlaws, Fred Niblo, Sam Wood and George Fitzmaurice.
And glimpses behind the camera of the following films: PINK GODS, NICE PEOPLE, BLOOD AND SAND, HER GILDED CAGE, MANSLAUGHTER and THE TENDER HOUR. 11 minutes.
Universal Studios - THE CITY OF THE STARS (1924)
Back to Universal and how things have changed. An Eastern reporter's first visit to movieland gets a tour of the sprawling Universal Studios and meets many stars and a few directors along the way.
Including Jean Hersholt, Norman Kerry, Gertrude Olmstead, Marian Nixon, Reginald Denny, Jack Hoxie, Laura La Plante, Pat O'Malley, Alexander Carr and glimpses of many, many more in quick peeks of many films! 26 minutes.
MGM 1925 STUDIO TOUR (1925)
A tour of the sprawling MGM studio. Starting at its gates and traveling its streets we follow the process of transforming a written scenario into a motion picture. Along the way we see some of MGM's writers, directors, other staff and of course stars!
With footage of Carmel Meyers, Zasu Pitts, Jack Gilbert, Norma Shearer, Claire Windsor, Eleanor Boardman, Conrad Nagel, Paulette Duval, Lew Cody, and many writers and directors! 30 minutes.
Bonus Short
STUDIO AND STARS of MGM & WARNER BROTHERS - 10 minutes
On DVD
$14.95
On BLU-
$19.95