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Preserving Jacksonville's Silent Film Legacy

Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971: The Race Films Gallery

November 24, 2022 by wpnorman 1 Comment

Recently opening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, “Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971” is an exhibition that highlights the achievements and challenges of black film artists from the beginning of motion pictures to shortly after the 1960s civil rights movement. The exhibition is named after Richard E. Norman’s 1923 motion picture Regeneration. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: academy museum of motion pictures, blog, Norman Studios, regeneration black cinema, richard e norman

Norman Studios Participates in Celebrate Arlington!

September 19, 2022 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

Norman Studios is proud to participate in Celebrate Arlington, our  third community revitalization festival.  Some of our members were part of Old Arlington Inc., our parent group, which was founded in 1993.  Community revitalization was one of their major goals.  This remained a major goal for  Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc.,  when we incorporated … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Press Release Tagged: Celebrate Arlington Community Festival, Community Bazaar, Norman Studios, Silent Movies Under the Stars

A Trip to the Hollywood Heritage Museum

June 30, 2022 by wpnorman 2 Comments

By Barbara Wingo I recently visited the Hollywood Heritage Museum, located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn in Hollywood, California.  The structure was the location for the making of The Squaw Man (1913), the first feature-length motion picture shot in Hollywood.  The motion picture was produced by Jesse L. Lasky and is also notable for being Cecil … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Classic Films Tagged: Hollywood Heritage Museum, Lasky-DeMille Barn, Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Silent Film Jacksonville

“The Flying Ace” Screens Online Through April 30

March 28, 2022 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

The Norman Studios is thrilled to partner with the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and Retroformat Silent Films to present a free online screening of Richard Norman’s famed aviation film “The Flying Ace”.    This 1926 crime drama tells the story of a WWI fighter pilot and his rival aviator. It stars Laurence Criner, who … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Silent Film Screenings Tagged: Bill Pickett, Gerald Anderson, Kathryn Boyd, Laurence Criner, Lawrence Criner, Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Retroformat Silent Films, The Flying Ace

“The Flying Ace” Added to Library of Congress National Film Registry

December 18, 2021 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

  Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden this week announced the annual selection of 25 films into the Library of Congress National Film Registry.  Films are selected based on their cultural, historic and/or aesthetic importance, and must be at least 10 years old.   The 2021 National Film Registry represents one of the most diverse collections … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Preservation News, Press Release Tagged: Library of Congress, National Film Registry, Richard Norman, Silent Film, The Flying Ace

Hollywood East Screening and Presentation on the Progress of the Norman Studios Museum

October 2, 2021 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

Norman Studios, in conjunction with the Modern Woodmen of America, announces a screening of Hollywood East at the Regency Square Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library at 9900 Regency Square Boulevard, on Saturday, October 9, at 3:00 p.m. A presentation by Barbara Wingo, Vice President and Curator of the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc., … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Hollywood East, Press Release Tagged: Hollywood East, Jacksonville Florida, Jacksonville Public Library Regency Branch, Modern Woodmen of America, Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Silent Film Documentary

Legends & Liars! Silent Film Edition

June 30, 2021 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

Hey, silent film fans! Join the next Jacksonville Pub Walk – Legends & Liars – Silent Film Edition, Friday 8/20/21 7pm-9pm. The theme is “First Hollywood”. It is designed as a fun, networking event with optional libations. Every week a different period character (perhaps the late, great Richard Norman?!) gives the tour according to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog Tagged: Adlib Luxury Tours & Transportation, Downtown Jacksonville, Downtown Pub Walks, Jacksonville History, Legends & Liars, Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Silent Film History

Call for Funds: the Wardrobe Cottage and More

April 23, 2021 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

By Barbara Wingo Fans and friends of Norman Studios will recognize the Wardrobe Cottage on the Studios campus as the “Junction Lunch” appearing in the motion picture The Flying Ace.  With tall thin windows on all four walls it is one of the most recognizable and unique Norman Studios buildings.   If lit from the inside … [Read more…]

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A Tribute to Al Christie – March 20-21

March 19, 2021 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum will hold a two-day, 12-film, online tribute to Al Christie, a lesser known producer and director who has become more researched and celebrated as his films are rediscovered. Taking place online this Saturday a Sunday, March 20-21, the tribute features 12 short films directed or produced by Christie, a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Silent Film Screenings, Silent Film Stars Tagged: Al Christie, Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, Silent Comedies

Black History Month Double Feature: A Virtual Celebration of Early African American Film

February 12, 2021 by wpnorman Leave a Comment

For Immediate Release Gainesville, FL February 5, 2021 George A. Smathers Libraries announces a Black History Month Double Feature: A Virtual Celebration of Early African American Film. We will present two free virtual events. Both events are open to the public, and registration is required. A Panel presentation: “Race Films” & Norman Studios Wednesday, February … [Read more…]

Posted in: Blog, Press Release, Silent Film Screenings Tagged: African American Silent Films, Barbara Tepa Lupack, Black History Month, Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Race Films, The Flying Ace, UF, University of Florida
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  • Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971: The Race Films Gallery
  • Norman Studios Participates in Celebrate Arlington!
  • A Trip to the Hollywood Heritage Museum
  • “The Flying Ace” Screens Online Through April 30
  • “The Flying Ace” Added to Library of Congress National Film Registry

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