The Dark Truth Of Being A Silent Film Star

Few stars can match the mysterious glamor of Garbo, the smolder of Valentino, or the daring charm of Louise Brooks, but silent film stars faced all manner of hurdles, including persistent racism, homophobia, rabid tabloids, and much more. #SilentFilm #Stars #Truth Anonymity | 0:00 Tabloid lives | 1:14 Child exploitation | 2:17 Drugs galore | 3:12 Dangerous stunts | 4:01 Racism | 5:03 Asian cinema | 6:23 Homophobia | 7:32 #MeToo | 8:50 The sound barrier | 9:57 Hosted By: Tim Bensch Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/1150310/the-dark-secret-about-being-a-silent-film-star/