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Marion Davies and the Studio You Probably Never Heard Of

Aug 29, 2017 Nathanael Hood 1

If you ever find yourself in Manhattan with an afternoon to spare, try catching the 4 or 5 subway line up to East Harlem. Get off at the 125th station near where the Harlem River […]

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An Afternoon at the Silent Clowns Film Series

Jun 14, 2017 Nathanael Hood 2

The Bruno Walter Auditorium is home to the Silent Clowns Film Series, which boasts itself as “New York’s longest-running regularly scheduled silent film showcase.” For twenty years now, the series has provided the public with […]

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Opinion

The Forgotten World of Movie Magazine Novels

Apr 11, 2016 The Retro Set 1

For many people, the idea of a movie “novelization” is directly linked to the popular novels published from the 70s through the 80s (and in fact, still are published today) which tie-in to movie releases […]

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Silent Satire and Social Commentary: Must Watch Warner Archive Instant

Apr 3, 2015 The Retro Set 1

We love Warner Archive Instant and so should you! Where else can you find Marion Davies skewering the Hollywood star machine with a cavalcade of silent film cameos and William Wellman declaring war on the American justice […]

Opinion

Art from the Golden Age of Movie Magazines

Nov 10, 2014 The Retro Set 1

Let it be known that The Retro Set Earl Christy. And Rolf Armstrong. And McClelland Barclay. And R Wilson Hammell. And Charles Edward Chambers. And Marland Stone. And Charles Gates Sheldon. And all of the other […]

Going Hollywood (1933) Directed by Raoul Walsh Shown seated at table: Bing Crosby, Marion Davies
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Must Watch Warner Archive Instant: 10.09.2014

Oct 9, 2014 The Retro Set 1

Need help figuring out what to watch this week on Warner Archive Instant? The Retro Set has you covered with our must watch Warner Archive picks! Each week, we select a small handful of must watch titles […]

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