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Summary

Fans of silent movies have a Usenet home in the newsgroup alt.movies.silent where people from a myriad of backgrounds come together to discuss the technical and cultural aspects of silent films, film stars, films themselves, and other topics of interest to enthusiasts. The group welcomes newcomers and veterans to comment, ask questions, provide suggestions, and generally discuss all aspects of silent film. Posts to the group cover a range of topics, some users regularly post birthdays of silent film stars, others ask for advice as to where to view silent films, there are informative posts about techniques used in silent films from contemporary filmmakers, and lots more. The alt.movies.silent newsgroup is very active and those interested in the group can find new posts frequently. If you have an interest in silent film, consider visiting the group's FAQ at http://www.vex.net/~emily/film/amsfaq/ for links to other silent film resources or join the newsgroup itself through your preferred news reader.