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1923 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1923, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

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Scaramouche
Written by: Rafael Sabatini, Willis Goldbeck
Directed by: Rex Ingram
Starring: Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry, Lewis Stone, Lloyd Ingraham
Country: United States of America
Outline: In 18th-century France, André-Louis Moreau seeks revenge against a nobleman who killed his friend, leading him to adopt the persona of Scaramouche, a clown, to infiltrate the aristocracy.
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The Extra Girl
Written by: Bernard McConville, Mack Sennett
Directed by: F. Richard Jones
Starring: Mabel Normand, Ralph Graves, George Nichols
Country: United States of America
Outline: Sue Graham, a young woman from a small town, dreams of becoming a film star in Hollywood. The film follows her journey as she navigates the challenges of the film industry.
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La Roue
Written by: Abel Gance
Directed by: Abel Gance
Starring: Séverin-Mars, Ivy Close, Pierre Magnier
Country: France
Outline: Railroad engineer Sisif rescues an orphaned girl, Norma, after a train disaster. As they grow older, complex relationships develop, leading to tragic consequences.
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La maison du mystère
Written by: Alexandre Volkoff, Ivan Mosjoukine
Directed by: Alexandre Volkoff
Starring: Ivan Mosjoukine, Charles Vanel, Nicolas Koline, Hélène Darly
Country: France
Outline: Julien Villandrit, owner of a textile factory, and his childhood friend Henri Corradin are both in love with the same woman, Régine de Bettigny. Their rivalry leads to betrayal, tragedy, and a series of dramatic events.
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Der Mann mit der eisernen Maske
Written by: Alexandre Dumas, Paul O'Montis, R. Saklikower
Directed by: Max Glass
Starring: Albert Bassermann, Bruno Decarli, Vladimir Gajdarov
Country: Germany
Outline: Cardinal Richelieu orders the twin brother of King Louis XIV to be removed from the court and kept as a prisoner, unaware of his true ancestry.
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A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Written by: Charles Chaplin
Directed by: Charles Chaplin
Starring: Edna Purviance, Adolphe Menjou, Clarence Geldart
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young woman is abandoned by her fiancé and becomes involved with a wealthy man, leading to a series of life-changing events.
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Three Ages
Written by: Buster Keaton, Jean Havez, Clyde Bruckman
Directed by: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Starring: Buster Keaton, Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery
Country: United States of America
Outline: A comedic tale of a prehistoric man, a Roman soldier, and a modern man competing for the affections of the same woman.
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The White Sister
Written by: Henry King, Frances Marion, Fannie Hurst
Directed by: Henry King
Starring: Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman, Dorothy Cumming
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young woman becomes a nun after the death of her fiancé, but is later torn between her religious vows and her love for a man she meets years later.
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Soul of the Beast
Written by: C. Gardner Sullivan, Ralph Dixon
Directed by: John Griffith Wray
Starring: Madge Bellamy, Cullen Landis, Noah Beery
Country: United States of America
Outline: Ruth, a young girl, escapes her abusive stepfather, a circus owner, taking his trained elephant with her. They find refuge in a Canadian logging camp, where Ruth meets Paul, a crippled musician who becomes her protector.
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Written by: Mario Camerini, Brian Hooker
Directed by: Augusto Genina
Starring: Pierre Magnier, Linda Moglia, Angelo Ferrari
Country: France
Outline: In 17th-century France, Cyrano de Bergerac, a charismatic poet and soldier, assists his handsome but inarticulate friend, Christian, in winning the love of Roxane, whom Cyrano secretly loves.
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The Covered Wagon
Written by: John Russell, Jack Cunningham
Directed by: James Cruze
Starring: Lois Wilson, J. Warren Kerrigan, Ernest Torrence
Country: United States of America
Outline: A group of settlers embark on a perilous journey across the American frontier to Oregon, facing natural disasters and human conflicts along the way.
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Merry-Go-Round
Written by: Erich von Stroheim, Rupert Julian
Directed by: Rupert Julian, Erich von Stroheim
Starring: Norma Shannon, Lou Tellegen, Rudolph Christians
Country: United States of America
Outline: A circus performer is torn between his love for a beautiful dancer and his loyalty to his fellow performers, leading to tragic consequences.
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The Shock
Written by: Lambert Hillyer, John B. Clymer
Directed by: Lambert Hillyer
Starring: Lon Chaney, Eleanor Boardman, John Bowers
Country: United States of America
Outline: A man is left paralyzed after a train accident and seeks revenge against those he holds responsible, leading to a series of tragic events.
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Slow as Lightning
Written by: Suzanne Avery
Directed by: Grover Jones
Starring: Kenneth MacDonald, Billy 'Red' Jones, Edna Pennington, Gordon Sackville, William Lester, William Malan, Joe Bonner, Max Asher, Otto Metzetti
Country: United States of America
Outline: Jimmie March, an employee at a stockbroker's firm, dreams of romance with his boss's daughter, Eleanor. After being fired, he invests in the stock market, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Friedrich Schiller - Eine Dichterjugend
Written by: Curt Goetz, Max Kaufmann
Directed by: Curt Goetz
Starring: Theodor Loos, Hermann Vallentin, Isabel Herrmann, Ilka Grüning, Egmont Richter, Robert Leffler, Ilka Gruning, Max Pategg, Hans Karl Müller, Kitty Aschenbach
Country: Germany
Outline: A biographical portrayal of the young Friedrich Schiller, focusing on his time at the ducal military academy and his early literary endeavors. The film highlights his opposition to strict discipline and his passion for literature.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Written by: Edward T. Lowe Jr., Perley Poore Sheehan
Directed by: Wallace Worsley
Starring: Lon Chaney, Patsy Ruth Miller, Norman Kerry, Ernest Torrence
Country: United States of America
Outline: Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, leading to tragic consequences.
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