The Silent Films Era The term silent film is a retronym—a term created to retroactively distinguish something from later developments. Early sound films, starting with The Jazz Singer in 1927, were variously referred to as the "talkies", "sound films", or "talking pictures". The idea of combining motion pictures with recorded sound is older than film (it was suggested almost immediately after Edison introduced the phonograph in 1877), and some early experiments had the projectionist manually adj

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The silent era of Indian cinema was a time when storytelling relied entirely on visual expression, and actresses played a crucial role in bringing emotions to life. These pioneering women, often referred to as the "silent queens," captivated audiences with their grace, expressive eyes, and powerful performances. Among them were stars like Patience Cooper, Zubeida, Sulochana, Gohar, Padma Devi, and many more who not only defined the golden age of silent films but also paved the way for future gen