Silent Film Star Romances

Real Romances of the Silent Film Era

February 27, 2012

Silent Film Star Romances

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by Annie Scudder 3

The Artist captures the dramatic fantasy of silent film and won big for it last night at the Oscars. The real-life stories of these early movie stars are also filled with a generous helping of comedy and tragedy. Secret lesbian love triangles, Hollywood "royal" weddings, and scandalous costar affairs, make the love lives of these past celebrities seem boundlessly more entertaining than today's. Dive into the juicy real romances of the silent film era.

1 / 14

by Annie Scudder 3

The Artist captures the dramatic fantasy of silent film and won big for it last night at the Oscars. The real-life stories of these early movie stars are also filled with a generous helping of comedy and tragedy. Secret lesbian love triangles, Hollywood "royal" weddings, and scandalous costar affairs, make the love lives of these past celebrities seem boundlessly more entertaining than today's. Dive into the juicy real romances of the silent film era.

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3 Comments

Mandi Villa 1 year 12 weeks

This was such a fun read. Great job Annie!

lauren 1 year 12 weeks

I had no idea charlie chaplin was sooo scandalous...

Nancy Einhart 1 year 12 weeks

Wow, who knew the silent film era had so many scandals? This is awesomely entertaining and informative. Love the OG celebrity couple name.