A podcast examining all things Silent Film and Silent Film adjacent. Episodes of the Golden Silent Films Podcast will vary, from specific single movie breakdowns and discussions to full length biographies of the icons who make these films and this genre so classic.
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Mary Pickford in "My Best Girl" - 1927
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and the personalities that came together to make "My Best Girl" in 1927. Directed by Sam Taylor and starring Mar
Sep 12 22 min
Peacherine and Porter: The Music of a Silent Film Festival
This special episode brings together the worlds of silent film festivals and musical accompaniment. First, we preview the 2026 edition of the Edwin S. Porter Film Festiva
Aug 28 33 min
Rudolph Valentino in Photoplay Magazine
If you are listening to this episode on release day, it is Sunday, August 23, 2026. That is a very special day in the annals of movie history. It was this day one hundred
Aug 23 41 min
The Bonn International Silent Film Festival - Germany's Silent Movie Destination
The Bonn International Silent Film Festival is one of Europe's premier destinations for all silent movie lovers. In this episode, we talk to some of the incredible folks
Aug 15 1 h 16 min
"Bare Knees," Flapper Flicks and ... a New Host?
This episode is a "two-for-one" special! Between breaking down the 1928 silent film, "Bare Knees" and introducing a new host, this episode has it all!
"Bare Knees" was r
Aug 8 22 min
Anthropomorphic Characters in Silent Film
The Golden Silent Films Podcast is back with a replay of our first ever live panel. We were lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to discuss silent film at the
Jul 25 1 h 10 min
The Story of Petroleum - 1923
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the classic of industrial infotainment, "The Story of Petroleum" in
Jul 11 45 min
Rudolph Valentino in "The Sheik" - 1921
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the Valentino classic, "The Sheik" in 1921. Directed by George Melf
Jun 20 1 h 00 min
Exploring Silent Cinema with Maggie Hennefeld
In this special episode, noted silent film scholar Maggie Hennefeld joins us live for chat about all things silent film. Maggie works tirelessly to keep the silent era al
Jun 6 40 min
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - 1921
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film, "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" in 1921. Directe
May 23 1 h 45 min
Camilla Horn and Bruce Springsteen
This episode of the Golden Silent Films Podcast brings together the disparate worlds of German cinema and Jersey rock. In the early 1970's, Bruce Springsteen wrote an unr
May 10 29 min
The Italian Immigration Experience on Film
This is a special episode of the Golden Silent Films Podcast as we attend our first live screening of 2026. This was a fun AND historical experience where we learn more a
Apr 25 37 min
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Columbus Moving Picture Show!
It is convention season once again and the Golden Silent Films Podcast is here to give you a preview of the always awesome Columbus Moving Picture Show and it's 2026 iter
Apr 12 31 min
Eyes of Youth - 1919
A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent feature, "Eyes of Youth" in 1919. Directed by Albert Par
Mar 7 1 h 13 min
The First Films from the First State - Delaware's Silent Film History
While in Delaware for a wedding, I decided to look into the silent film history of the first state. I wasn't sure what to expect but ended up finding some really interest
Feb 14 17 min
The Life of Barbara La Marr with Author Sherri Snyder
In this episode, the Golden Silent Films Podcast looks back at the tumultuous life of Barbara La Marr, one of the biggest stars of the silent era. La Marr was an incredib
Jan 29 1 h 15 min
The Early Years of Rudolph Valentino
Join the Golden Silent Films Podcast as we take you back to Castellaneta, Italy, in podcast form. We will look back at the youth of a young boy named Rodolfo. He will fac
Jan 17 46 min
"The Year of Rudolph Valentino" Trailer
Rudolph Valentino died one hundred years ago on August 23, 1926. In an effort to celebrate the life of the Italian mega star, the Golden Silent Films Podcast is dedicatin
Jan 1 3 min
A Celebration of Bacon - Lloyd Bacon!
The Golden Silent Films Podcast is celebrating National Bacon Day the only way we know how ... by celebrating the life and work of Lloyd Bacon. The career of Bacon spanne
Dec 30 2025 21 min
More "Gold Rush" with Dan Kamin
Entertainer and Chaplin historian, Dan Kamin, was kind enough to join us at the home office of the Golden Silent Films Podcast to discuss the 1925 Chaplin classic, "The G
Dec 26 2025 49 min
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As someone whose first introduction to classic film as a whole was Buster Keaton’s The General, I’ve really been a fan of the silent era. It’s quite hard to find a good podcast on them, but this one meets the demand.
Tequila Mockingbird707 · Aug 2026
I’ve just started listening to Golden Silents and every episode holds surprises. They are filled with thorough citations, knowledgable guests and delightful research rabbit holes into silent film’s continuing legacy- the origins of false eyelashes? Spongebob’s first night at the Krusty Krab? The show presents sympathetic biographies, analyses, film synopses, and a great “where are they now” bit that traces subsequent careers and includes directions to visit the stars at their final resting places. I especially love the focus on where actors, directors, and craftspeople came from, and locations where films were shot. What a great way to explore America and gain new appreciation for your hometown! Big bonus when you can track down a real life place where some silver screen star worked their magic:) As a Pittsburgh native, I love the Pgh and western PA material liberally scattered through the shows!
groundhogging · Jul 2026
This is a MUST podcast to follow for all silent film fans, as well as anyone who is interested in old Hollywood, and interested in history. I fancy myself fairly well informed about old Hollywood & especially the silent screen era. However, I learn something new with each podcast to which I listen. Highly recommend this podcast!
Bookwyrm10 · Mar 2026
Been enjoying since stumbling upon this a month ago. Superb for learning about silent films, actors, directors, and other classic film creatives. Highly recommended!
cfs72 · Feb 2026
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