The S.S. Entertainment - Lost Silent Film Treasure : L.M.D.

The S.S. Entertainment - Lost Silent Film Treasure

Silent film enthusiasts, gather around! I'm obsessed with locating a copy of the 1926 film 'The S.S. Entertainment'. It was one of those maritime dramas that vanished with the arrival of talkies. Historians say it featured groundbreaking special effects for its time, depicting a shipwreck in stormy seas. There's gotta be someone, somewhere with a dusty film reel in the attic. Imagine the historical significance!

Submitted 8 months, 2 weeks ago by dive_into_the_past

Found it in my attic next to my unicorn stable and the fountain of youth. Come over, we’ll make popcorn and watch it.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by MockBusterMan

Let's talk about those special effects for a sec because that's the reason we NEED to find this film! Silent era effects were fascinating—using superimposition, miniatures, and matte paintings... it was all so inventive for its time. 'The S.S. Entertainment' was known for having a breathtaking storm sequence. Finding this film could really show how far we've come in terms of VFX. Keep the hunt alive!

8 months, 2 weeks ago by 1920sFXfanatic

Imagine finding 'The S.S. Entertainment' and it turns out to be the worst film ever made. Like, it was lost for a reason 😂

8 months, 2 weeks ago by CritterGitter

I work in film preservation and believe me, if a copy of 'The S.S. Entertainment' was around, it would be the talk of the town here. That said, let's not lose hope—there are still lost films popping up in the least expected places. For example, a 1911 film was discovered in an abandoned movie theater in New Zealand! Keep your ears to the ground at international auctions, original silent film music scores resurfacing can sometimes lead to a film reel. Best of luck!

8 months, 2 weeks ago by VintageReelLover

hate to burst your bubble but finding any silent film, let alone 'The S.S. Entertainment' is a long shot. so much of that era was lost to neglect and decay. most attics will just give you a dusty sneeze, no treasure. but hey, prove me wrong, would love to see it happen.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by AtticTrollHunter

No way, I thought I was the only person obsessed with 'The S.S. Entertainment'! I'm new to the sub but have been digging through silent film forums for months. Nothing yet, but fingers crossed we'll find something!

8 months, 2 weeks ago by grainyframes

Oh wow, 'The S.S. Entertainment' is like the holy grail of lost films for us silent movie buffs. I’ve read articles about the innovative techniques they used in the film. Kinda like the 'Avatar' of the 1920s, wasn’t it? Apparently, they even had miniatures and early forms of mechanical effects! I’m always on the lookout for estate sales and old archives, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled for this one. It would be a game-changer to find a copy!