A discussion about and look into the life of Edwin S. Porter from the Porter Film Fest in the director's hometown of Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 7, 2024.

In this episode, we'll also take a look at the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the yuletide silent classic "The Night Before Christmas" in 1905. This short was directed by Edwin S. Porter and starred Santa Claus and his team of reindeer.

This is the final stop of our whirlwind "World Tour '24" season. There's no place like home.

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A discussion and review of the 1939 autobiography entitled "Call to Adventure" by world explorer and filmmaker Aloha Wanderwell Baker.

This incredible tale of exploration and early travel vlogging is the next stop on our "World Tour '24."

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A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the silent film "The Italian" in 1915. Directed by Reginald Barker and starring George Beban and Clara Williams.

This tale of an Italian immigrant is the newest episode in our continuing "World Tour '24."

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