Dit filmpje "Het leven in Nederland 1940" hoort bij de serie Oud met Claud, 78rpm platen 1907-1957 en wel deel 12 1940. Voor het bijbehorende programma klik op deel 11-1940, voor meer films klik op oud met claud. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl

"Betrayed By A Handprint" is a short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, featuring Florence Lawrence and cinematographer Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame.

A society woman loses her money at cards and decides to break even by stealing some jewelry.  Unfortunately for her, she is quickly caught after leaving incriminating evidence at the scene of the crime.

"The Wrong Train Order" is a short action film from a serial by the name of "The Hazards of Helen", featuring Helen Gibson, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. This is episode 58 from a total of 119 weekly one reel films produced by Kalem, showing just how popular this serial was in 1914-1917. The first 48 films starred Helen Holmes, the remaining 71 starred Helen Gibson. They both played heroines that were independent and adventurous, resolving dangerous situations with quick thinking. Their acting was very physical and they performed their often very dangerous stunts.

No description at National Archives but the AEC 16mm film combined catalog (1966) says this film was "Produced by the Martin Company. For sale by Capital Film  Laboratories, at $103.90 per print, including shipping case. 
This semitechnical film describes the world's first radioisotope-powered weather station, which is operating unattended at a remote site in the Canadian Arctic.

Dit filmpje "Intocht Duitsers 1940" hoort bij de serie Oud met Claud, 78rpm platen 1907-1957 en wel deel 11 1940. Voor het bijbehorende programma klik op deel 11-1940, voor meer films klik op oud met claud. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl

"Ghost of the Canyon" is a short action film, featuring Helen Gibson, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Scenario and direction are by Robert Myles, story by R.A.Dillion, photographed by Carl Widen.

In 1915-1917 Helen Gibson starred a serial by the name of "The Hazards of Helen".  She is considered the first professional stunt woman.

"A Calamitous Elopement" is a short comedy directed by D.W. Griffith, featuring Robert Harron and cinematographer Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame.

A very young Robert Harron has a bit part as a bellboy, while D.W. Griffith has a significant role as a policeman in addition to the director's job.

We trust that silent film lovers will not judge harshly the quality of the print. Many early D.W. Griffith films are only available in a paper print format, and we are all very lucky that they have survived the trials of time for us to enjoy.

"Lonely Villa" is a short crime drama directed by D.W. Griffith, featuring cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

A group of criminals planning a robbery manages to lure the father of the family out of the house. In his absence they make their move, but the mother and her three daughters barricade themselves behind a solid door.  Suspense builds up as the thieves try to force the door while the mother calls her husband for help.

Dit filmpje "Uitvaart prins Hendrik der Nederlanden op 11 juli 1934" hoort bij de serie Oud met Claud, 78rpm platen 1907-1957 en wel deel 5 1931-1934. Voor het bijbehorende programma klik op deel 5 1931-1934, voor meer films klik op oud met claud. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl. Meer Oud met Claud via www.phga.nl

"Lightning Bryce" is a Western cliffhanger serial featuring Jack Hoxie, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

This is episode 1, entitled "The Scarlet Moon".  There is action, intrigue, and even a "Mystery Woman".  Stay tuned, 14 more episodes are coming.

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