The 15-chapter plot follows, in a fanciful manner, the General Fremont expedition into Spanish California to acquire California for the United States, and the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill..
Unearthing the Golden Age of Serials: A Deep Dive into 'Days of '49' Ah, the silent serial. A cinematic form often overlooked in the grand tapestry of film history, yet one that, in its heyday, captivated audiences with a relentless parade of cliffhangers, daring feats, and episodic narratives designed to ensu...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jacques Jaccard
Jacques Jaccard
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" Unearthing the Golden Age of Serials: A Deep Dive into 'Days of '49' Ah, the silent serial. A cinematic form often overlooked in the grand tapestry of film history, yet one that, in its heyday, captivated audiences with a relentless parade of cliffhangers, daring feats, and episodic narratives designed to ensure weekly attendance. Among these fascinating relics, Ben F. Wilson’s 1924 opus, Days of '49, stands as a particularly intriguing specimen. This 15-chapter saga, co-written by Wils..."
Charles Brinley
Ben F. Wilson, Karl R. Coolidge, Jay Marchant
United States
