I spent a nice hunk of my childhood at a shabby little place of magic called the Silent Movie Theater over on Fairfax near Melrose. It's still there, looking better now probably than it did then, but it no longer shows silent films exclusively. It's now the home of a group called The Cinefamily that programs eclectic offerings — unusual film programs and lectures.
There's a fascinating story about the history of the theater, one I told briefly here…though that account stops in 1999 and much has happened since. The tale is told in greater detail with interviews and rare clips and photos in a new documentary entitled Palace of Silence. I have no idea where or when you can see the whole thing but you can watch a preview right now and maybe keep an eye on this website for info on a general release. The second person who speaks in the video below is me…