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Silent films and the silent era, same as the birdsite

  1. This week's review covers THE BEGGAR MAID (1921), Mary Astor's breakout role (she was just 15) and an adaptation of the painting by Edward Burne-Jones (itself adapted from the poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

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    A short film depicting the story behind the Edward Burne-Jones painting, designed to class up the joint in Hollywood but mostly remembered for launching the career of Mary Astor.

    The Beggar Maid (1921) A Silent Film Review

    A short film depicting the story behind the Edward Burne-Jones painting, designed to class up the joint in Hollywood but mostly remembered for launching the career of Mary Astor.

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  2. More seeds for next year, most tried and true. The Asian Trio eggplants are new to me and the forget-me-nots are an impulse buy due to Gardeners World.

    The Sugar Cube cantaloupe got munched by earwigs this year but I am willing to try again. 🌱

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