https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e828d309-119a-456e-b7b2-bd877d03cbe3 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This episode of "Screen Snapshots" (1944) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the series which documents Hollywood's history and stars. It opens with music and scenes from the very first reel, featuring early film stars and behind-the-scenes glimpses. The film highlights prominent silent era figures like Hobart Bosworth, Beverly Bayne, Francis X. Bushman, and Richard Barthelmess. Fashion changes over the decades are illustrated through stars like Anita Stewart, Norma and Constance Talmadge, and Hope Hampton. The short also honors pioneer stuntmen, child star Jackie Coogan, and iconic actors such as Clara Kimball Young, Wallace Reid, and Gloria Swanson. The narrative includes mentions of Mabel Normand, Lon Chaney, Rudolph Valentino, Jean Harlow, and other legends. Hollywood luminaries like Cecil B. DeMille, Fred Astaire, Luella Parsons, and Walt Disney offer congratulations, reflecting on the importance of "Screen Snapshots" in capturing Hollywood's evolution. The film concludes with Rosalind Russell's humorous remarks and closing music, emphasizing the global reach and lasting impact of "Screen Snapshots" over its 25-year history. 00:00: A 25-year-old scene from the first "Screen Snapshots" reel featuring the Hall Room Boys. 0:42-0:49: Hobart Bosworth on a 1920 movie set, showing an early studio interior. 0:49-1:06: Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman as part of "Screen Snapshots" efforts to humanize Hollywood. 1:06-1:22: Richard Barthelmess studying for a role, showing his impact on silent screen drama. 1:22-1:41: Fashion changes over time, featuring Anita Stewart's gown. 1:41-1:57: Norma and Constance Talmadge wearing fashionable creations of 1920. 1:57-2:09: Hope Hampton, a music star transitioning to Hollywood, appearing in the first "Screen Snapshots" reel. 2:09-2:14: Introduction to Hollywood's pioneer stuntmen with Frank Clarke, a noted stunt flyer. 2:14-2:31: Dangerous stunts and the lack of insurance for early Hollywood stuntmen. 2:31-2:39: Jackie Coogan as the screen's number one child star. 2:39-2:44: Clara Kimball Young and Howard Hickman in early 1920s screen romances. 2:44-3:08: Wallace Reid, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, and others. 3:08-3:39: Barbara La Marr, Roy Stewart, Fred Thompson, and other stars of the early days. 3:39-4:00: Silent film stars including Mabel Normand, Lon Chaney, and Lillian Tashman. 4:00-4:27: Henry B. Walthall, Thelma Todd, Agnes Ayres, and Rudolph Valentino. 4:27-4:41: Jean Harlow and Marie Dressler. 4:41-5:01: Ben Turpin, Ruth Roland, Conway Tearle, and Warner Oland. 5:01-5:20: Pauline Frederick, Charlie Chase, and other actors. 5:20-5:36: Hollywood icons like Doug Fairbanks and Will Rogers. 5:36-5:43: Carol Lombard and John Barrymore. 5:43-5:49: Dustin Farnum, star of Hollywood's first feature picture, "The Squaw Man." 5:49-6:12: Cecil B. DeMille congratulating "Screen Snapshots" on its 25th anniversary. 6:12-6:25: Fred Astaire and Louella Parsons congratulate "Screen Snapshots." 6:25-6:31: Louella Parsons comments on the importance and impact of "Screen Snapshots." 6:31-6:47: Louella Parsons praises the newsreel for its portrayal of the film industry. 6:47-7:00: Walt Disney being decorated by the French consul for his contributions to screen entertainment. 7:00-7:08: Mention of Walt Disney's early successes with Mickey Mouse and other animated characters. 7:08-7:28: Walt Disney congratulates "Screen Snapshots" on its 25th anniversary. 7:28-7:42: Walt Disney reflects on 25 years in Hollywood and the importance of serving a worthwhile purpose. 7:42-7:53: Rosalind Russell congratulates "Screen Snapshots" on its 25th anniversary. 7:53-8:02: Rosalind Russell emphasizes the global entertainment provided by "Screen Snapshots." 8:02-8:19: Rosalind Russell humorously mentions not being around when "Screen Snapshots" first started. 8:19-end: Concluding music. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvCCs4T6BCM Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:22:44 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e828d309-119a-456e-b7b2-bd877d03cbe3 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.