Silent Movies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a silent movie?
A
A silent movie is a movie with no synchronised recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue
2
Q
What do silent movies involve?
A
In silent movies for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, mime and title cards.
3
Q
What did they use music for in silent movies?
A
Music was used to set emotional cues
4
Q
What acting techniques were used?
A
They would use body language and facial expression so that the audience could better understand what an actor was feeling.
