Before Hollywood There Was Fort Lee, N.J.: Early Movie Making in New Jersey (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Fort Lee, New Jersey was once the motion picture capital of the United States.  Before Hollywood, many silent stars had careers born from Fort Lee and this 1964 documentary showcases the heyday of the studios shooting silent films in the area during that era.  But Read More …

Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley – The Milestone Collection (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley” is charmingly fun and a very pleasant Mary Pickford film.  But Milestone makes this DVD release worth owning with the addition of the 1911 short “The Dream”.  Overall, “Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley – The Milestone Collection” is definitely worth owning and Read More …

My Best Girl – The Milestone Collection (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A wonderful romantic comedy and a fitting final silent film by “America’s Sweetheart” Mary Pickford!  Definitely recommended! Images courtesy of © 1999 Mary Pickford Foundation. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: My Best Girl – The Milestone Collection DURATION: 79 minutes DVD INFORMATION: B&W & Color Tint, Read More …

Mary Pickford – American Experience/PBS Home Video (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

An excellent American Experience PBS documentary on Mary Pickford, “America’s Darling”, the highest paid silent film actress, film studio owner, production owner and a powerful career woman who helped shape early Hollywood.  But outside of all the Hollywood glitz and glamor is the true story Read More …

Classic Hollywood: Mary Pickford – Caprice (1913)

Mary Pickford will truly be a legend in the film industry because of her contributions not just for become “America’s Sweetheart” as an academy award winning motion picture star but she was one of the well-known faces when it came to moving images, silent films. Read More …