13 Mar Silent Classics Streaming on FlixFling

If you’re a silent film fan there’s a lot for you to enjoy on FlixFling.  From adventure to comedy to drama to horror – we’ve got some great silent classics streaming for you.

Here’s just some of what you’ll find in our library:

 

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

This 1916  film adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel takes some liberties with the storyline – but is impressive for it’s time.

 

 

 

The General

1926’s The General stars Buster Keaton as a train engineer on a mission to save his beloved train – The General – and the love of his life during the Civil War.

 

 

 

Nosferatu

F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu is the first film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.  It also one of the most well-known early films and a favorite amongst many horror fans.

 

 

 

King Lear

This 1916 adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear is a rare find. Very true to the original plot and well-acted, this film is a must for any silent film fan.

 

 

 

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this delightful 1903 short film.  At 110 years old, this is truly an important piece of cinematic history.

 

 

 

 

Won in the Clouds

This 1928 flick is an astounding feat for the silent film era.  Pilot Al Wilson displays some breathtaking aerial stunts in this action-packed classic.

 

 

 

 

Arbuckle & Keaton Volumes 1 & 2

Roscoe Arbuckle and Buster Keaton defined the comedy duo as we know it today.  We’ve got two volumes of their early shorts streaming instantly for you.

 

 

 

The Farmer’s Wife

This 1928 Alfred Hitchcock film is a light-hearted silent comedy about a widowed farmer searching for companionship.  This version is the shorter of the two in existence at 97 minutes – and is said to be truer to Hitchcock’s directing style than the longer 129 minute version.

 

 

So if you’re fond of silent-era films, all of the above titles and many more are now streaming on FlixFling!