February 18, 1970
La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928) *****
One of the greatest masterpieces of cinematic art. Consisting almost entirely of close-ups, it's a silent symphony of movement, editing, superb acting and masterful direction.
Steamboat Bill, Jr (1928) ****
The first half of this film is quite ordinary, but the second half contains some of the most memorable scenes ever captured on film (including entire buildings falling down on Buster Keaton).
The Wedding March (1928) ***
A typical Erich von Stroheim's film, less memorable than "Foolish Wives" (1922), "Greed" (1924) or "Queen Kelly" (1929), but still quite fascinating (and much more romantic).
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