SMARTS Silent Movies
Grades 7-12
Teacher: Robert Kerr

Your teacher is still working on your lesson, but in the mean time check out these great classic silent movies for inspiration!

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Le Voyage dans la Lune

This is considered the first science fiction film.

• ​What do you notice about the use of the music and sound effects?
• How else did the film makers create movement other than just through the actor's movements?
• Overall how did the film make you feel?
• What would you borrow from this film knowing what you now know about making a silent movie?

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Modern Times Clip

This silent movie was considered the first "talkie" even though there is only a few lines spoken in this movie at the end.  They did play the recording underneath the action in this scene.

• How did they create humor in this scene?
• Describe the physical movement of the actors
• How did the sound effect and music add to the scene?
• What was your favorite part?
• How did this scene make you feel?

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

This film is considered the first horror movie.  It is a German expressionist movie, and the set and costumes show that very clearly.

• Did you find this movie scary?
• How did this film make you feel?
• How did this film use written words where the previous two films did not?
• What did you enjoy the most about this film?  The characters?  The set?  The costumes?  The music?  Why?
• How would explain this film to someone who had never seen it before?

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