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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]