Keaton was one of the most innovative, influential actor-directors of his era. He displayed unreal acrobatic abilities “stone-faced” in films like The General and The Navigator. His star is close by.
Valentino was the 1st international sex symbol. Not only did he tango and write poetry, films like The Shiek and Blood and Sand made him a phenom, and his death in 1926 caused global hysteria.
Swanson started out in comedies at Keystone and became a megastar in sophisticated romances directed by DeMille. She joined UA and produced her own often controversial films. Her star is close by.
Tom Mix was the 1st superstar cowboy. With his equally famous horse Tony, he made over 300 pictures and helped shape the western genre as the hero who always saves the day. His star is close by.
Colleen Moore was a chic modern flapper, staring in mega-hits like Flaming Youth and the million dollar picture Lilac Time. Her autobiography Silent Star recounts her life. Her star is close by.
Arbuckle was not just a comic. He was also remarkably a graceful dancer, a director, screenwriter, producer and best friend of Buster Keaton. He also discovered Bob Hope in 1927. His star is close by.
Gay heartthrob Navarro was one the biggest sex symbols of the 20s. He starred in the blockbuster Ben Hur and with Greta Garbo in Mata Hari. But studios kept him in the closet. His star is close by.
Harold Lloyd’s innovative character was a go-getting modern everyman in popular thrill pictures. He performed amazing physical feats and became the highest paid performer of the 20s.
Mary Pickford was America’s sweetheart and a powerhouse. She produced, directed, acted and wrote, and co-founded United Artists, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her star is close by.
Douglas Fairbanks was an international megastar. He co-founded United Artists, pioneered the adventure-costume feature and as the 1st president of AMPAS hosted the 1st Oscars. His star is close by.
Flapper Clara Bow was the face of the roaring 20’s. Mega-hits like It, Wings, and Mantrap made her the # 1 box office draw of the late 20s, receiving 45K fan letters a month. Her star is close by.
Lionel Barrymore started acting for DW Griffith in 1911 and appeared in over 215 movies through his 40-year career. He directed many silent films, some starring his sister Ethel. His star is close by.
A global phenom, Charlie Chaplin co-founded United Artists and wrote, directed and starred in silent comedy masterpieces like The Gold Rush, City Lights and Modern Times. His star is close by.
