Frequently Asked Questions
Galloping tintypes was a slang word for the movies when motion pictures were just beginning to become popular entertainment.
Silent movies are getting more praise and attention now than they have in decades but most people still believe the cliches and rumors that have been circulating about the art. Silent movies need all the champions they can get.
Much though we would like to, this site is a hobby and, while we will help as much as we can, we may not be able to answer queries of this nature promptly. Be sure to check our links section for websites with more silent movie information.
The reviews on this site are more focused on the content of the film than the quality of the presentation. Does that mean that we do not care about the DVD's picture and music? Hardly! We simply chose to focus on the overall artistry of the picture itself rather than the DVD release. However, if there is one version of a film that is superior to others, we will certainly recommend it.
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