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Opening the Treasure Chest: National Silent Movie Day

Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin

Today we celebrate National Silent Movie Day by opening the treasure chest and sharing some of the resources that the Library of Congress offers to research and expand your interest in these classic and iconic motion pictures. The American silent feature film era lasted from 1912 to 1929 with nearly 11,000 feature films produced, but …

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On the Film Registry: “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978): An Interview with Tim Matheson

Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin

It was 20 years ago that the Library of Congress added “National Lampoon’s Animal House” to the National Film Registry. Originally released in 1978 and inducted in 2001, “Animal House” remains one of the most quoted and iconic comedy films in history. In his book, “America’s Film Legacy:  The Authoritative Guide To The Landmark Movies …