29K views · 760 reactions | From landmark technical innovations, to trailblazers behind the screen, silent films remain the cornerstone of cinema today and we're thrilled to return to #SilentSundayNights starting this weekend. Whether you're an silents expert or still finding your voice, join TCM host Jacqueline Stewart as we explore the stories that don't need dialogue to speak volumes. It all starts this Sunday at 12:45am ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

The Silent Era of Films A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when necessary, be conveyed by the use of title cards. The term "silent film" is something of a misnomer, as these films were almost always accompanied by live sounds. During the silent era that existed from the mid-1890s to the late 19