1923

A Century in Cinema: The Grub-Stake (1923)
A Century in Cinema: THE GRUB STAKE (1923)

Welcome to A Century in Cinema, the monthly column where I’ll be discussing films from…

A Century In Cinema: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923)
A Century In Cinema: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923)

Known as Universal’s “Super Jewel” of 1923, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” was a smash hit, catapulting Lon Chaney to full-star status.

A Century in Cinema: The Covered Wagon (1923)
A Century In Cinema: THE COVERED WAGON (1923)

Diehard Western fans will find The Covered Wagon worth their time, but for the casual film fan there may be more enjoyable films to check out.

A Century In Cinema: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1923)
A Century In Cinema: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1923)

For fans of epic films, particularly the 1956 remake of this one, the 1923 version is worth a watch.

A Century in Cinema: SAFETY LAST! (1923)
A Century in Cinema: SAFETY LAST! (1923)

Safety Last!, Harold Lloyd’s most famous picture, manages to have impressive effects while also delivering delightful comedy throughout.

A Century In Cinema: A WOMAN OF PARIS (1923)
A Century In Cinema: A WOMAN OF PARIS (1923)

A Woman of Paris is a romantic drama that is equal parts engaging and tragic, with performances that are as impactful today as they were a century ago.

A Century in Cinema: OUR HOSPITALITY (1923)
A Century in Cinema: OUR HOSPITALITY (1923)

One of Buster Keaton’s earliest features, Our Hospitality, stands on its own as a masterful comedy while also paving the way for his films to come.

A Century In Cinema: THE SMILING MADAME BEUDET (1923)
A Century In Cinema: THE SMILING MADAME BEUDET (1923)

Madame Beudet is widely considered to be one of the earliest feminist films and it’s a film that needs to be highlighted more.