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- DirectorVictor SjöströmStarsVictor SjöströmEdith ErastoffJohn EkmanA stranger comes to work at widow Halla's farm.3. Leonard Maltin: 3.5 of 4 stars: (Swedish); A landmark of Swedish cinema, this beautifully made silent drama uses the environment with great subtlety and power, and features a fine lead performance by the director [Victor Sjostrom].
- DirectorFrank LloydStarsWilliam FarnumJewel CarmenCharles ClaryAlcoholic lawyer Sydney Carton travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror to rescue French aristocrat Charles Darnay, husband of the woman he loves.12. Leonard Maltin: 3 of 4 stars: Ambitious.
- DirectorJohn EmersonStarsDouglas FairbanksEileen PercyRichard CummingsA factory worker has always dreamed that he was meant for better things, to be rich and famous and in "the company of kings." One day he discovers that he is indeed the only heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. However, there are forces at work who don't want him to survive to take the throne.22. Leonard Maltin: 3 of 4 stars: Nifty satire. Douglas Fairbanks film.
- DirectorAllan DwanStarsDouglas FairbanksMarjorie DawKathleen KirkhamA restless young man travels west, encountering adventure, romance, and danger.24. Leonard Maltin: 3 of 4 stars: Douglas Fairbanks Film
- DirectorCecil B. DeMilleStarsGeraldine FarrarRaymond HattonHobart BosworthA WWI English officer is inspired the night before a dangerous mission by a vision of Joan of Arc, whose story he relives.28. Leonard Maltin: 3 of 4 stars: [Cecil B.] DeMille's first historical epic is nicely mounted, spotlighting the heroism and sacrifice of Joan of Arc (a miscast Farrar). Also 138 minutes long.
- DirectorMarshall NeilanStarsMary PickfordEugene O'BrienHelen Jerome EddyWith her family in financial difficulties, Rebecca is sent to live with her two strict, unfeeling aunts, who do not appreciate the young girl's charm and energy. Rebecca must make new friends and adjust to surroundings that are sometimes difficult. But she still finds time to think of numerous ways to help others in her new hometown.56. Leonard Maltin: 2.5 of 4 stars: Formulaic . . . lacks the spontaneity and spark of other Pickford films.
- DirectorMarshall NeilanStarsMary PickfordNorman KerryKatherine GriffithLittle Sara Crewe is placed in a boarding school by her father when he goes off to war, but he does not understand that the headmistress is a cruel, spiteful woman who makes life miserable for Sara.57. Leonard Maltin: 2.5 of 4 stars