Very good silent movie
925548
Jannings overacts (can someone say histrionic?), as usual, here. His mother was Jewish but that didn't stop him from working for the Nazis in the film industry throughout WWII. He denied his Jewish roots and friends/family and acted in a treacherous manner in order to save his lucrative German film career. This is probably his last worthwhile film. Wonderfully directed, beautiful print (this edition is extremely clear and new looking).
3396540
Had heard many times what a great silent film this was....I wasn't disappointed...I has it all except sound. Funny parts,and sad parts. I really got into this film and can see why Chaplain was called a genius.
1239176
This was a good, old movie.  Initially, I didn't think it was as predictable as most of the time until reflecting then it is obvious that the ethics issues with the story line are as expected. for the period. It is interesting to see how times have changed.
1714613
I really enjoyed this movie, which goes to show you can make a good movie without all the bad words or sex scenes!!!
3308579
The sound and picture quality of this movie was good. It is a really interesting movie and a good film adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel.
2905999
Wow, let me be the first to review this double feature.  This isn't about the  two  versions,  as I love the story and the silents are held in high esteem by critics.  This  is about the quality and special characteristics of the  films.  Both are very good unrivaled quality,  and the soundtracks are really well  done, TCM like quality, in stereo I believe.  The 1911 feature is in a nice sepea tone color and the 1917 feature is color tinted!  I never expected this from  either movie, so it's really an added treat.  Thumbs up to  Grapevine Video for this.  I  plan to check out their site for  more stuff.  I strongly advise  against  trying to watch either of  these from  any other source.  This is the real deal.
2602345
very good movie.  It does actually play in my dvdram and vhs recorder.  I didn't realize until after I ordered it, that it may not play on a dvd recorder.  The movie is very clear, even the preview. But, alas there are no closed captions. I am not deaf, but have hearing difficulties. I know I will enjoy it, but will have to really pay attention to hear everything.
1038279
This is a good old movie.  I watched it on Amazon prime and enjoyed the good clean humor. It is well worth watching again.
The movie was clear all the way through which was amazing. So many of the old movies are faded and hard to watch.
1928521
It is nice to be able to see movies where there is no profanity and strong acting by the entire cast, main actors, supporting actors and even the ones with barely no major part. It is a very good movie
3929823
This is a very good movie and I like that the actors don't look "Hollywood perfect".  They dress and look more like a real period moive.
4724063
Silent Movie is often called Mel Brooks' worst film - it's certainly not on par with his masterpieces, Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein, but keep in mind that it's also his most ambitious work; the concept of the movie - the story of a film director trying to make a silent movie in the 1970's, told itself as a silent movie - is certainly his boldest, and it wasn't easy to make it work, but it's as good as it should and could have been - as only Brooks could have done it. Even though the real Silent Movie was not a surprise hit like its fictional counterpart - in fact, it bombed in the box office, not quite unexpectedly - it's an essential part of the Mel Brooks classic catalog, and deserves much from attention than it got; it's also unbelievably funny.

Mel Brooks, Marty Feldman and Dom Deluis are Silent Movie's stooges, and they play their parts with every bit of love and respect for the classic silent comedies of the 20's and 30's. Like in Young Frankenstein, Mel's intention was first and foremost to revive the genre, but with self parody and self awareness; therefore Silent Movie is mainly slapstick and physical humor, and these three comedians make it work, especially Feldman who in himself proves to be a natural silent film comic born several decades too late. The humor is often as crude and simplistic as those films really were, but it works in this modern context much better than could be expected. The excellent cast also includes Sid Caesar and Bernadette Peters in excellent and hilarious performances, and a series of the biggest stars of the time playing themselves as the actors Mel is scouting for for his movie - Burt Reynolds, James Caan, Liza Minnelli, Anne Bancroft and Paul Newman, each of whom grants an unforgettable scene filled with slapstick and good-natured self parody; the film's most memorable moment, and only spoken word, is granted by pantomime legend Marcel Marceau.

My only complaint for Mr. Brooks is this - as long as he had the balls to make a film as bold as this, one that was almost certainly doomed to be a financial and critical failure, he might as well have gone all the way and made it in black and white - that was, after all, one of Young Frankenstein's most striking features. Other than this, Silent Movie is a very funny movie and an essential to fans of Mel Brooks' early material. It's not his best and it's not perfect, but it's one of a kind.
2960794
Very good Humphrey Bogart movie. Part of the film's ending is too predictable, and I didn't really care for the parts between Bogart and Kim Hunter (On the other hand too little is seen of Ethel Barrymore) but otherwise the film is fine. It is short and many good performances are given by the supporting cast.
3643100
Great find for fans of silent Westerns.
The totally unknown Rex Ray stars in THE UNKNOWN RANGER (1920), a fitting role as nothing at all is known about Ray himself; birth?, death?, nothing except that he starred in this film and one other, DANGEROUS TRAILS, same year, same cast. And as for the film itself, it's pretty good for a no-budget oater as Rex is onto smugglers (opium rather than the usual guns or cattle) around the Mexican border circa 1920, cars and horses here. The print used is rather good, no bad splices or scratches and the title cards appear original. The music track fits the story line and isn't just some record thrown on for sound. The location shooting is outstanding, especially as Rex chases bad guy Ben Hill over some rugged mountainous terrain. If anyone out there is reading this and may know where this film was shot please comment as I'd like to know.

The second Rex is the wonder horse. More is known about this Rex as he appeared in several films both silent and sound, and sometimes teamed up with Rin Tin Tin in Mascot serials. Veteran actor Guinn "Big Boy" Williams is a young man here in one of his earliest films (1925). This is more of a heart warming family type film as Rex and Guinn (Jim Lawson) end up saving each other as well as overcoming their enemies and winning their sweethearts. This is a very enjoyable film with an exciting action climax that actually had me on the edge of my seat.
BLACK CYCLONE is available from other sources as well as APLHA, and though the print here is somewhat worn the film is very watchable with clear image. "Big Boy" Williams went on to play in many Westerns throughout his long career, the last couple being John Wayne's THE ALAMO and THE COMMANCHEROS where he plays the McBain character that Wayne impersonates when he hooks up with Lee Marvin (Crow).

A super great buy at Alpha's bargain price, I really enjoyed both films, especially getting a chance to view the historically important THE UNKNOWN RANGER. This is a recommended purchase for all Western fans.
3594912
I really did enjoy this movie. I had read the book a long time ago and was delighted to view the movie today. It was great. Maureen O'Hara was beautiful as usual and did a great job of acting in this movie. I thought the settings were interesting and the costuming was good, too. I am really a fan of old movies and especially Maureen O'Hara and Alfred Hitchcock, too. It was a pleasant way to spend a little time today. Great movie.
2097887
This was a very good movie specially the courage and selflessness of the main charactor's Fusia and Helena. Hiding the Jews away was quite a sacrifice and enduring task for the punishment for hiding Jews was death. I give this movie 5 stars and recommend it to everyone to watch it at least once. Very good acting.
3383302
Very good, even though there was no words it was good.  I've seen movies with words that was very boring.
4886435
Although it's a silent movie, it's very good and extremily involving. Valentino is mesmerizing and surprisingly sexy. It was worth buying.