The Sartorial Riches of the Silent-Film Era
The New Yorker · 11 Sep 2026

The Sartorial Riches of the Silent-Film Era

In today’s world of rumbling, thunderous Dolby surround sound, the concept of silent cinema can feel very distant. Sure, you can catch a replay of “Metropolis” or “City Lights” every now and then at Film Forum—and you can listen to Karina Longworth’s excellent podcast about Hollywood history, “You M


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