Public Domain Theater: The Cocoanuts (& “Hell’s Bells”)
The first ever Marx Brothers movie, and a classic short from Disney’s Silly Symphony series. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Cocoanuts (& “Hell’s Bells”)
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Public Domain Theater: Hell in Normandy (& “Rookie Revue”)
Public Domain Theater is going to war! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Hell in Normandy (& “Rookie Revue”)
Public Domain Theater: The Circus (& “Number, Please”)
Two classics of Silent Era slapstick comedy, from those masters of the art form, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Circus (& “Number, Please”)
Public Domain Theater: Dementia 13 (& “Spooky Swabs”)
Kicking off Halloween season with a horror movie directed by Fracis Ford Coppola (yes, really) and a Popeye the Sailor cartoon involving bedsheet ghosts. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Dementia 13 (& “Spooky Swabs”)
Public Domain Theater: Unknown World (& “The Underground World”)
Two classic films about journeying to mysterious lands beneath the Earth – one of ’em starring Superman! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Unknown World (& “The Underground World”)
Public Domain Theater: The Man Who Laughs (& “Land O’ Fancy”)
One classic melodrama starring Conrad Veidt, and one classic cartoon comedy starring Felix the Cat. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Man Who Laughs (& “Land O’ Fancy”)
Public Domain Theater: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (& “Sport Chumpions”)
A classic film noir and a hilarious Merrie Melodies short! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (& “Sport Chumpions”)
Public Domain Theater: The Rage of Paris (& “The Gallopin’ Guacho”)
A classic screwball comedy, and one of the very first Mickey Mouse cartoons! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Rage of Paris (& “The Gallopin’ Guacho”)
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Public Domain Theater: Spione (& “Censored”)
An epic Fritz Lang spy drama and a hilarious cartoon short starring Private Snafu. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Spione (& “Censored”)
Public Domain Theater: I Bury the Living (& “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe”)
A 1958 thriller and the opening chapter to the third Flash Gordon film serial! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: I Bury the Living (& “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe”)
Public Domain Theater: Sunrise – A Song of Two Humans (& “Jumping Beans”)
F.W. Murnau’s Acadamy Award winning drama, and a classic cartoon from Fleischer Studios! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Sunrise – A Song of Two Humans (& “Jumping Beans”)
Public Domain Theater: Yongary, Monster from the Deep (& “Daffy Duck and the Dinosaur”)
A goofy giant monster flick and an even goofier Daffy duck cartoon! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Yongary, Monster from the Deep (& “Daffy Duck and the Dinosaur”)
Public Domain Theater: Steamboat Bill, Jr. (& “Steamboat Willie”)
A Buster Keaton classic and the debut appearance of Mickey Mouse! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Steamboat Bill, Jr. (& “Steamboat Willie”)
Public Domain Theater: My Favorite Brunette (& “The Case of the Missing Hare”)
A hilarious private eye spoof starring Bob Hope, and an also-hilarious cartoon romp starring Bugs Bunny! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: My Favorite Brunette (& “The Case of the Missing Hare”)
Public Domain Theater: Peter Pan (& “Nutty News”)
An adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s children’s fantasy classic, and another round of wacked out gags from those fine folks at Termite Terrace. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Peter Pan (& “Nutty News”)
Public Domain Theater: White Zombie (& “The Friendly Ghost”
Bela Lugosi’s most celebrated non-Dracula role, and the screen debut of Casper the Friendly Ghost! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: White Zombie (& “The Friendly Ghost”
Public Domain Theater: It (& “Sing a Song of Six Pants”)
A silent romantic comedy starring Clara Bow, and yet another madcap romp from the Three Stooges! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: It (& “Sing a Song of Six Pants”)
Public Domain Theater: The Magic Sword (& “Ancient Fistory”)
Basil Rathbone as an evil wizard, and Popeye the Sailor Man as “Cinderfella”. What’s not to love? Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Magic Sword (& “Ancient Fistory”)
Public Domain Theater: 3 Bad Men (& “The Great Train Robbery”)
We present some classic Westerns from the Silent Age of Cinema. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: 3 Bad Men (& “The Great Train Robbery”)
Public Domain Theater: Too Late for Tears (& “Daffy’s Southern Exposure”)
A classic film noir starring Lizabeth Scott, and a classic Looney Tunes short starring Daffy Duck! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Too Late for Tears (& “Daffy’s Southern Exposure”)
Public Domain Theater: Metropolis (& “The Mechanical Man”)
Presenting Fritz Lang’s 1927 science-fiction/German-expressionist classic, and an unsung animated gem starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Metropolis (& “The Mechanical Man”)