It is with a measure of sadness, but great appreciation for a wonderful life that the Talbot family announces the passing of James Rex Talbot.Click for more.
10 Shocking Facts About Silent-Era Hollywood
When most of us think about silent-era Hollywood, we imagine actors and actresses acting respectably, unlike like the tabloid fodder that exists today. However, if the history of Hollywood is truthfully examined, we find that many of the stereotypes we have in our minds are just that stereotypes. This list attempts to dispel any misconceptions about the silent era that you may have.
10 Drug Use And Drug Deaths Were Surprisingly Common
While many of us think that silent Hollywood was drug-free because of antiquated ideas about drug use, drugs were actually frequently used.
Wallace Reid was one of the biggest romantic stars of the silent era. He was known as “the screen’s most perfect lover” and starred in over 200 films before his death. He was a favorite of Cecil B. DeMille in the early days of his career. However, in 1919, Wallace Reid was severely injured in a train crash. If Reid had taken the time to recover, his career woul