Gene Kelly explores the history of silent films, from their early beginnings in New York and New Jersey to their growth in Hollywood, where the star system flourished. Innovators like D.W. Griffith, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charles Chaplin led the industry, with scenes from classic films like "The Big Parade", "King of Kings", and "Wings" shown. The silent era ends with Warner Bros.' experiments with sound, introducing "Don Juan" and "The Jazz Singer".
Hollywood: The Golden Years
Gene Kelly explores the evolution of silent films, tracing their development from their inception to the groundbreaking "The Jazz Singer," which marked the dawn of the sound era.
