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silent movie

/ˈsaɪlənt ˈmuːvi/

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/ˈsaɪlənt ˈmuːvi/B1formalart
  • ruКинофильм без синхронизированной звукозаписи, особенно снятый до конца 1920-х годов, основанный на визуальном повествовании, титрах и живом музыкальном сопровождении.

A motion picture without synchronized recorded sound, especially one made before the late 1920s, relying on visual storytelling, title cards, and live musical accompaniment.

  1. Film without soundB1formal

    A motion picture that has no synchronized recorded sound, especially from the early 20th century.

    ruНемое кино

    • Charlie Chaplin is famous for his work in silent movies.
    • The theater is showing a classic silent movie with live piano accompaniment.
    • Silent movies often used title cards to show dialogue.