During Hollywood’s Silent Era, few child stars reached the heights of fame as quickly as Baby Peggy. With her captivating smile and charm beyond her years, she had it all—until she didn’t.

The theaters in Detroit at that time, the golden age of the city's auto ... living rooms across the nation and silent movie houses fell out of favor. The Hollywood Theatre closed in the 1950s ...

Some silent stars successfully transitioned to talkies, continuing their careers into the Golden Age of Hollywood. However, ...

The portrait by young artist Connor Draycott was unveiled by Finlayson's family who were joined by the UK chapters of Sons of ...

Historically, Hollywood has perpetuated the image of older men with younger female partners, a practice dating back to the silent film era and reflecting broader societal norms. However ...

The 28th annual Kansas Silent Film Festival will be Feb. 28 and March 1 at Washburn University. Author Scott Eyman, who has written extensively about Hollywood's Golden Age, will be a guest speaker.

The lineup also includes animated gems from the Fleisher Brothers' Koko the Clown cartoons and other silent-era surprises. MORE INFO: Napa Valley's landmark festival presents international stars ...