Curated OER
Silent Movies: A Year 7 Scheme of Work
Even an outline can give you enough information to execute an awsome project. The tasks for each of the seven weeks of this project are defined, as well as the objective and specific content facilitated through the project. Learners will...
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: The History of Film: The 1920's
This resource provides information about the history of film.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: The Birth of a Nation
The IMDB's extensive site on the groundbreaking and blatantly racist film, "Birth of a Nation."
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Birth of a Nation, the Naacp, and the Balancing of Rights
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Birth of a Nation, the NAACP, and the Balancing of Rights." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Other
Silent Era : People : Actresses
A list of many actresses who were stars in the Silent Era of film. Clicking on a name opens a brief biography with photo of that star.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Buster Keaton
Biographical facts on the life of Buster Keaton,comic actor and film director in the 1920's.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Sam Goldwyn
PBS presents biographical information and a career timeline on one of America's greatest producers and Academy Award winner, Sam Goldwyn.
Other
Silents Are Golden
Photos of silent-movie stars, vintage reviews, articles and essays on films of the era, recommended reading, and more.
The Guardian
Guardian: d.w. Griffith: Birth of a Nation
An interesting article that presents the different viewpoints regarding the classic silent film, "Birth of a Nation." Discusses the director, D.W. Griffith.
Other
Charlie Chaplin Official Website
This is the official website for the legendary comedian, director and silent film star who was born in England in 1889. Features biographical information in addition to stills from some of his more famous movies such as "The Gold Rush,"...
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: Film History Before 1920
A storehouse of information about early film history, which discusses the development of the science and art behind motion picture technologies. Also looks at the how films were exhibited, the first feature-length films, early stars, fan...
Other
Silent Ladies and Gents: Rudolph Valentino
A gallery of film covers and photos of Rudolph Valentino.
Other
Silent Era: Buster Keaton
A brief biography of Buster Keaton, star of the Silent Film era. Links to additional resources
Other
Silent Era: Actors
A list of actors in the Silent Film era. Click on a name to find a brief biography and additional resources.
Other
Something About Mary Pickford
This article is about the life and career of Mary Pickford, a Canadian-born actress who gained fame as a silent film star in Hollywood.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Charlie Chaplin
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate famous actor Charlie Chaplin. With a short passage on his life and unforgettable roles in film.
American Movie Classics Company
The Greatest Films: Greatest Silent Films
Discusses the early silent film industry. Also, includes links to related information.