library of congress
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Most Of Hollywood’s Silent Films Are Lost And Gone Forever
There may be a recent resurgence of interest in silent film (thanks in no small part to the success of The Artist), but anyone looking to get into the art form is in for a rude awakening. Of the nearly 11,000 movies made in the pre-talkie, golden age of silent film, 70 per cent has…
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Library Of Congress Debuts ‘National Jukebox’ With Rare Sounds
The Library of Congress is one of the most splendid resources in the US – which is terrific, if you’re in DC. For those who aren’t (and even who are!), the Library’s putting a massive audio archive online, for free.