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List of silent films released on 8 mm or Super 8 mm film — Decades before the video revolution of the late 1970s/early 1980s, there was a small but devoted market for home films in the 16 mm, 8 mm, and Super 8 mm film market. Due to the fact that most individuals in the USA owning projectors did not have … Wikipedia
Silent comedy — refers to a style of acting, related to but distinct from mime, invented to bring comedy into the medium of film in the silent film era (1900s ndash;1920s) before a (synchronized) sound track on film was technologically practicable. Silent comedy … Wikipedia
silent — [sī′lənt] adj. [L silens < prp. of silere, to be silent, still, prob. < IE base * sē(i) , * sī , to rest > SEED, SIDE, Goth ( ana)silan, to cease (of the wind)] 1. making no vocal sound; not speaking; speechless; mute 2. seldom speaking; … English World dictionary
silent film — noun A cinema film which has no accompanying synchronized soundtrack • • • Main Entry: ↑silence * * * silent film UK US noun [countable] [singular silent film plural … Useful english dictionary
Silent film — A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue. The idea of combining motion pictures with recorded sound is nearly as old as film itself, but because of the technical challenges involved, synchronized… … Wikipedia
silent — [[t]sa͟ɪlənt[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ Someone who is silent is not speaking. Trish was silent because she was reluctant to put her thoughts into words... He spoke no English and was completely silent during the visit... They both fell… … English dictionary
silent — silently, adv. silentness, n. /suy leuhnt/, adj. 1. making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor. 2. refraining from speech. 3. speechless; mute. 4. not inclined to speak; taciturn; reticent. 5. characterized by absence of speech or sound: a… … Universalium
silent — si•lent [[t]ˈsaɪ lənt[/t]] adj. 1) making no sound; quiet; still 2) refraining from speech 3) speechless; mute 4) not inclined to speak 5) characterized by absence of speech or sound: silent prayers[/ex] 6) unspoken; tacit: a silent assent[/ex]… … From formal English to slang
silent film — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms silent film : singular silent film plural silent films cinema British a film in which voices and other sounds are not heard, especially a very old film … English dictionary
Silent Hill (film) — Silent Hill Promotional poster Directed by Christophe Gans Produced by … Wikipedia
