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Thomas Gladysz is a long time silent film buff. His favorites are many - they include Keaton, Chaplin, Bow, Stroheim, Valentino, and others. Gladysz is a writer, researcher, and the Director of the Louise Brooks Society.

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Best film books of 2009

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

By Thomas Gladysz San Francisco Silent Film Examiner In the world of silent film, there remain many stories to be told. And happily, there...
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J’Accuse - a masterpiece not to be missed

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

By Thomas Gladysz San Francisco Silent Film Examiner From its opening credits – in which the film’s title is spelled out through...
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Musicians and special guests set for Silent Film Festival

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

By Thomas Gladysz San Francisco Silent Film Examiner The San Francisco Silent Film Festival winter event – scheduled for Saturday,...
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Nickelodeon era returns to Niles

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By Thomas Gladysz San Francisco Silent Film Examiner December is a busy month at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum in Fremont. Not only...
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Stuart Oderman: talking to the piano player

By Thomas Gladysz SF Silent Film Examiner Stuart Oderman is an unsung hero of the silent cinema. For more than 50 years, Oderman has...
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Dear Stinkpot: Letters from Louise Brooks

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By Thomas Gladysz SF Silent Film Examiner Louise Brooks – the now iconic silent film star – was a lot of things to a lot of...
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Film biographer William Mann discusses new book Friday

By Thomas Gladysz SF Silent Film Examiner If you like film history and you like hearing authors talk about their new work, then the event to...
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Francis X. Bushman – King of the Movies revealed in new book

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By Thomas Gladysz SF Silent Film Examiner Until recently, I had never known much about Francis X. Bushman. Of course, I knew that he was an...
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Noticeably Notable November in Niles

By Thomas Gladysz San Francisco Silent Film Examiner November should prove a memorable month for film lovers around the Bay Area. Every...
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New Doctor Who comic celebrates silent film

By Thomas Gladysz SF Silent Film Examiner Doctor Who has long been a Bay Area favorite. For years, even before its current revival, KTEH in...
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