Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on June 26, 2013

Personal Quote: "I've avoided all my life the romantic stuff which novels and movies are about. Never went in for that mush. Of course, I've missed what most people would call the ultimate human experience. But then, I've remained my own person, which at my age is a very satisfying...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on June 21, 2013

A Tribute to Madge Bellamy Born on June 30, 1902, in Hillsboro, Texas, Madge Bellamy was one of the few silent stars who came to Hollywood from the Broadway stage. She made her film debut in The Riddle : A Woman (1920) for Pathe and soon after was signed to...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on September 21, 2010

Madge Bellamy, best known films include: Love Never Dies (1921), Lorna Doone (1922), and The Iron Horse (1924). She made a successful transition to sound film in 1928 with the film, Mother Knows Best, but after a dispute with Fox in 1929, she left the studio and could not find...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Silentfilmfanatic on September 20, 2010

“Lorna Doone” (1922) is a silent romantic drama starring Madge Bellamy, John Bowers, and Frank Keenan. Directed by Maurice Tourneur and adapted from the novel by R.D. Blackmore, this film is about a young girl who is captured and grows up among a clan of evil outlaws. The story begi   read more