Palace of Silents
Synopsis
Built in 1942 by a maverick film preservationist, this small Los Angeles theater championed silent film at the very moment when the Hollywood studios across town were busily destroying their nitrate inventories. With hard chairs, phonograph-record accompaniments, and mostly original vintage prints, the dingy mom-and-pop operation was nonetheless a palace to the fanatical few who became its loyal audience.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Giornate del Cinema Muto di Pordenone
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iain Kennedy
- Original Score
- Benedikt Brydern
- Original Title
- Palace of Silents
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Cardoza Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iain Kennedy
Benedikt Brydern
Marty Mullin
Iain Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Iain Kennedy
Director
Marty Mullin
Director of Photography
Iain Kennedy
Producer
Benedikt Brydern
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palace of Silents
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What is Palace of Silents about?
Built in 1942 by a maverick film preservationist, this small Los Angeles theater championed silent film at the very moment when the Hollywood studios across town were busily destroying their nitrate inventories. With hard chairs, phonograph-record accompaniments, and mostly original vintage prints, the dingy mom-and-pop operation was nonetheless a palace to the fanatical few who became its loyal audience.
Who directed Palace of Silents?
Palace of Silents was directed by Iain Kennedy.
Who stars in Palace of Silents?
The principal cast of Palace of Silents includes Laurence Austin, Michael F. Blake, Mike Hawks, Charlie Lustman, Douglas S. Matthews.
When was Palace of Silents released and how long is it?
Palace of Silents was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Palace of Silents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palace of Silents was composed by Benedikt Brydern.