Here’s what’s on Silent Sundays on the Turner Classic Movies channel – Upcoming Movies
If you love silent movies just like me (bet that’s why you’re here!!), here’s the scoop about what is coming soon on TCM. So — what’s on?!!
(NOTE: The Sunday Silents are actually on about midnight or just past on Eastern Time (so late Sunday/early Monday). )
Schedule February 2022:
TCM honors Black History Month.
- 12:15 AM ET/9:15 PM PT — Sunday night on February 6, 2022, a screening of “Ten Nights in a Barroom” (1926), directed by Roy Calnek, stars Charles Gilpin. The film features an all-black cast. Melodrama.
- 9:30 PM ET/6:30 PM PT — Sunday night on February 13, 2022, TCM honors African-American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux with a screening of a recent documentary “Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking” (2021), followed by two silent films he directed and wrote. First, at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT, is “Within Our Gates” (1920), starring Evelyn Preer – followed by “The Symbol of the Unconquered” (1921) which stars Iris Hall and Walker Thompson. Drama.
- Midnight 12:00 AM ET/9:00 PM PT — Sunday night on February 20, 2022, TCM is showing “Body and Soul” (1925), directed by Oscar Micheaux and starring Paul Robeson in his film debut. Robeson plays a dual role of a preacher and his twin brother. Melodrama.
- 12:15 AM ET/9:15 PM PT — Sunday night on February 27, 2022, is “The Scar of Shame” (1927), All-black cast stars including Harry Henderson and Lucia Lynn Moses. Drama.
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Schedule January 2022:
- 12:30 AM ET/9:30 PM PT — Sunday night on January 2, 2022 a screening of “The Three Musketeers” (1921), swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks vehicle. Swashbuckler period costume drama.
- 12:30 AM ET/9:30 PM PT — Sunday night on January 9, 2022 is “Captain Salvation” (1927), interesting film starring Lars Hanson. Romantic melodrama.
- 12:15 AM ET/9:15 PM PT — Sunday night on January 16, 2022 is a Douglas Fairbanks double bill with two silents from the teen era including “Double Trouble” (1915) and “Mr. Fix-It” (1918). Two of his earlier roles, before all his swashbuckling films of the 20’s. I haven’t seen these yet – might be another TCM premiere. I’ll be watchin’! Romantic comedy.
- 12:15 AM ET/9:15 PM PT — Sunday night on January 23, 2022, is “The Flying Fleet” (1929), starring Ramon Novarro, Ralph Graves and Anita Page. Aviation adventure / Romance.
- Midnight 12:00 AM ET/9:00 PM PT — Sunday night on January 30, 2022 is a screening of the Harold Lloyd silent comedy “Girl Shy” (1924), in which he plays the bashful boy who stutters whenever an attractive young woman is around. Comedian Harold Lloyd has a lot of great films but this one is actually my favorite of them all!! Don’t miss it. Romantic comedy.
I love silent movies and of course never get to see them.
Very happy I found this. I would love more.
My mom used find me with the sound turned out on the tv and many time no subtitles because in silent movies the best part is they have to act, really act. Because they couldn’t talk. I was fascinated
I’m so glad I found this list for 2022! I referenced your 2021 list all the time! Thanks for compiling!