Movies · 1928
The Twilight of Silents and Dawn of Sound
In 1928, cinema stood on the precipice of a revolution as synchronized sound transformed the industry forever. Even as talkies emerged, silent filmmakers produced some of the medium's most visually breathtaking artistic masterpieces.
- Carl Theodor Dreyer | Drama | France
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Renée Jeanne Falconetti delivers a transcendent, emotionally searing performance in Carl Theodor Dreyer's landmark cinematic masterpiece.
- Walt Disney | Animated Short | USA
Steamboat Willie
Mickey Mouse makes his sensational synchronized-sound debut in Walt Disney's groundbreaking animated short film.
- Charlie Chaplin | Silent Comedy | USA
The Circus
Charlie Chaplin's iconic Tramp accidentally becomes the star attraction of a traveling circus in this acclaimed physical comedy.
- King Vidor | Silent Drama | USA
The Crowd
King Vidor crafts an intimate yet epic portrait of an ordinary man struggling against the overwhelming indifference of modern city life.
- Josef von Sternberg | Drama | USA
The Last Command
Emil Jannings gives an Oscar-winning performance as a former Imperial Russian general forced to work as a Hollywood movie extra.
- Buster Keaton | Silent Comedy | USA
The Cameraman
Buster Keaton executes brilliant slapstick acrobatics as a newsreel photographer hopelessly trying to impress his sweetheart.
- Paul Leni | Romantic Horror | USA
The Man Who Laughs
Conrad Veidt delivers a haunting, tragic performance as a disfigured man whose permanent grotesque smile inspired the creation of the Joker.
- Bryan Foy | Crime Drama | USA
Lights of New York
Warner Bros. makes cinema history by releasing the world's very first all-talking feature-length motion picture.
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