This week on Three Tune Tuesday, we step gently into the long, slow resistance of endurance. Against a backdrop of political erosion and cultural fatigue, we turn to three early 20th-century recordings that whisper instead of roar — songs that offer spiritual grounding, forward momentum, and the healing power of…
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Barking Mad! Jazz Jesters and Barkin’ Blues
This week on Three Tune Tuesday, we slip on banana peels and land squarely in the middle of a jazz-fueled circus. From barking blues to piano-pounding hijinks, these three tunes capture the wonderfully unhinged spirit of early jazz and novelty records that laughed their way through the phonograph horn. You’ll…
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Old Scrooge (1913)
Introduction A Christmas ghost story as timeless as its message—and silent as the grave! Old Scrooge (1913) is a fascinating relic from the early days of cinema, bringing Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol to life in the flickering shadows of the silent screen. This film captures the enduring power…
A Christmas Carol (1910)
A Christmas Carol (1910) Introduction The 1910 silent film A Christmas Carol, directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company, stands as one of the earliest cinematic adaptations of Charles Dickens’ beloved novella. At just over ten minutes long, this short film highlights the creativity and…
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Broken Blossoms (1919)
Introduction Released in 1919, Broken Blossoms takes us into the heart of London’s Limehouse district, where two fragile lives cross paths in a world that feels cold and unkind. Directed by D.W. Griffith, a pivotal figure in early cinema, this silent film stands out for its willingness to tackle difficult…