Palace of Silents is a documentary film that explores the history of the Palace Theater in Los Angeles, California, and its impact on the world of cinema. Through interviews with historians, film preservationists, and former employees and patrons of the theater, the film tells the story of how the Palace Theater opened in 1911 and became a hub for independent cinema.
The film chronicles the history of the theater from its early days as a vaudeville house, to its glory days as a silent film theater, and its eventual decline in the 1930s when sound films became the norm. Palace of Silents also examines the theater's role in the development of independent cinema and the fight against censorship.
The documentary features a wealth of footage from historic films, newsreels, and advertisements that were screened at the Palace Theater over the years. It also includes interviews with film historians and preservationists who discuss the importance of preserving the history of independent cinema.
Overall, Palace of Silents is a fascinating look at one theater's important place in the history of American cinema, and the impact it had on the industry as a whole.