By the 1920s, silent movies had become a rage and movie posters had become an art form. Advances in printing techniques also allowed for more color and detail, and as aesthetics changed from Belle ...

A film poster for 'Attack of the 50-ft. Woman' in '1001 Movie Posters: Designs of the Times' (photo: Reel Art Press) Cinematic art Fortunately, the vast majority of the posters in the book will offend ...

The film is a throwback to the glamour of the silent movie era, featuring saloon music and cut-in captions. The Kineto Theatre first opened in Forest in 1917. (Matt Allen) ...

A movie poster is made to promote a film. Hung on a wall at home, it becomes an advertisement for a sense of self. By Ty Burr . Share. Resize. Listen (3 min) A movie poster is a promise.

Francis Ford as the 16th president in “The Heart of Lincoln,” which he also directed. The newly discovered film had been among 7,000 silent films deemed lost by the Library of Congress.