Palace of Silents (2010)
Built in 1942 by a maverick film preservationist, this small Los Angeles theater championed silent film at the very moment when the Hollywood studios across town were busily destroying their nitrate inventories. With hard chairs, phonograph-record accompaniments, and mostly original vintage prints, the dingy mom-and-pop operation was nonetheless a palace to the fanatical few who became its loyal audience.
Director: Iain Kennedy
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: October 3, 2010
Cast
- Laurence Austin - Self (archive footage)
- Michael F. Blake - Self
- Mike Hawks - Self
- Charlie Lustman - Self
- Douglas S. Matthews - Hitman
- Robert Mitchell - Self
- Dean Mora - Self
- David Slaughter - Self
- George Wagner - Self
- Valerie Yaros - Self
Music: Benedikt Brydern
Cinematography: Marty Mullin
Production: Cardoza Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, cinema history, movie theater
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palace of Silents about?
- Built in 1942 by a maverick film preservationist, this small Los Angeles theater championed silent film at the very moment when the Hollywood studios across town were busily destroying their nitrate inventories. With hard chairs, phonograph-record accompaniments, and mostly original vintage prints, the dingy mom-and-pop operation was nonetheless a palace to the fanatical few who became its loyal audience.
- Who directed Palace of Silents?
- Palace of Silents was directed by Iain Kennedy.
- Who stars in Palace of Silents?
- Palace of Silents stars Laurence Austin, Michael F. Blake, Mike Hawks, Charlie Lustman, Douglas S. Matthews, Robert Mitchell.
- How long is Palace of Silents?
- Palace of Silents has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Palace of Silents?
- Palace of Silents is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Palace of Silents produced?
- Palace of Silents was produced in United States of America.