1925 Movies
Browse 332 titles in our 1925 Movies Database
- The Gold Rush
- Battleship Potemkin
- The Phantom of the Opera
- The Last Laugh
- Seven Chances
- Greed
- Strike
- Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
- The Big Parade
- The Freshman
- The Lost World
- Go West
- The Hands of Orlac
- The Pleasure Garden
- Tartuffe
- Master of the House
- The Eagle
- The Unholy Three
- The Wizard of Oz
- The Joyless Street
- Sparrows
- Chess Fever
- The Monster
- Body and Soul
- Little Annie Rooney
- Stage Struck
- Lady of the Night
- Cobra
- So This Is Paris
- Whirlpool of Fate
- The Circle
- Zander the Great
- Tumbleweeds
- Beverly of Graustark
- Maciste in Hell
- Sally of the Sawdust
- The Sixth Part of the World
- Nothing But Time
- Lazybones
- Don Q Son of Zorro
- Lights of Old Broadway
- Gus Visser and His Singing Duck
- Orochi
- The Salvation Hunters
- Clash of the Wolves
- Stella Dallas
- The Rag Man
- Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde
- The Plastic Age
- The Iron Mule
- The Vanishing American
- Wolfblood
- The Mystic
- Sally, Irene and Mary
- Mother of Mine
- Parisian Love
- Pretty Ladies
- Romola
- Too Many Kisses
- Alice's Tin Pony
- Riders of the Purple Sage
- Yes, Yes, Nanette
- The Phantom of the Moulin-Rouge
- Kentucky Pride
- Stick Around
- Braveheart
- Stickelback Eggs
- Proud Flesh
- Alice Rattled by Rats
- Alice the Toreador
- The Goose Woman
- Her Sister from Paris
- Innocent Husbands
- Hop to It!
- Paths to Paradise
- A Woman of the World
- Old Clothes
- Prem Sanyas
- The Road to Yesterday
- A Slave of Fashion
- The Only Thing
- Should Sailors Marry?
- My Lady of Whims
- The Open Road
- The Lady
- Alice Chops the Suey
- Our Heavenly Bodies
- Jewish Luck
- She
- The Chronicles of the Gray House
- El húsar de la muerte
- Lightnin'
- Ways to Strength and Beauty
- Zakroyshchik iz Torzhka
- Alice Cans the Cannibals
- Bad Boy
- The Unchastened Woman
- Felix All Puzzled
- Luch smerti
- Soul-Fire
- The Sporting Venus
- Smouldering Fires
- The Sleuth
- Motherhood: Life's Greatest Miracle
- Felix Gets the Can
- Shore Leave
- The Tower of Lies
- Dick Turpin
- A Kiss for Cinderella
- Free to Love
- The Olympic Games in Paris 1924
- Womanhandled
- Klovnen
- Das Spielzeug von Paris
- The Midnight Girl
- Beggar on Horseback
- Double Love
- The Pony Express
- Somewhere in Wrong
- The Primrose Path
- Oh, Doctor!
- Kiss Me Again
- Wild Horse Mesa
- Bobbed Hair
- Looking for Sally
- Confessions of a Queen
- Are Parents People?
- The Adventures of Robert Macaire
- The White Outlaw
- Butter Fingers
- Capital Punishment
- Charley's Aunt
- Felix Monkeys with Magic
- The Calgary Stampede
- Miss Bluebeard
- The Grand Duchess and the Waiter
- The Coming of Amos
- Up the Ladder
- The Perfect Clown
- Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
- The Midnight Flyer
- Bajo el cielo antioqueño
- The Midshipman
- Ingmarsarvet
- Aitaré da Praia
- Die Stadt der Millionen
- The King on Main Street
- A Filha do Advogado
- Black Cyclone
- Manasse
- The Fighting Heart
- Madame Sans-Gêne
- Thank You
- The Power God
- Poor Mrs. Jones
- The Mad Whirl
- The Night Club
- Mister Radio
- The Wanderer
- Crossed Signals
- Der Turm des Schweigens
- Lorraine of the Lions
- The Swan
- Lord Jim
- The Lucky Devil
- Die Prinzessin und der Geiger
- Madame Behave
- Alma provinciana
- Pampered Youth
- The Crackerjack
- Border Vengeance
- Waking Up the Town
- Pohjalaisia
- Paint and Powder
- The Prairie Pirate
- California Straight Ahead
- Ko-Ko's Thanksgiving
- Let's Get Married
- Ypres
- The Shock Punch
- El abuelo
- Cut It Out: A Day in the Life of a Censor
- Riding for Life
- The Dressmaker from Paris
- S.O.S. Perils of the Sea
- Vin aris damnashave?
- A Kiss in the Dark
- Bulldog Drummond's Third Round
- Constable Paulus' Easter Bomb
- The Ancient Highway
- Ace of Clubs
- Charles XII
- Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
- The Danger Signal
- The Only Way
- Seven Keys to Baldpate
- A Man Must Live
- Livingstone
- The White Desert
- Face à la mort
- East of Suez
- We Moderns
- Satan's Sister
- Sons of the Sea
- Jurando Vingar
- Takt, tone og tosser
- Wild, Wild Susan
- The Presumption of Stanley Hay, MP
- All Tied Up
- Två konungar
- Suvinen satu
- Die Abenteuer des Kapitän Hasswell
- Hampton Court Palace
- Im Strudel des Verkehrs. Ein Film für Jedermann
- All Out
- Transatlantic Flight
- Not So Long Ago
- Bhakta Pralhad
- The Call of Courage
- The Manicure Girl
- Confessions
- Her Little Majesty
- Somebody's Darling
- The Gold Cure
- A Romance of Mayfair
- Der Farmer aus Texas
- Skärgårdskavaljerer
- Accused
- Die Frau ohne Gewissen
- Das Parfüm der Mrs. Worrington
- Ett köpmanshus i skärgården
- Bröderna Östermans huskors
- The Man Who Found Himself
- Salome of the Tenements
- Marry Me
- The Re-Creation of Brian Kent
- The Trouble with Wives
- Why Women Love
- A Fight to the Finish
- The Wheel
- Old Home Week
- New Brooms
- Hinter den Kulissen der Reichspost
- Booster Bonzo; Or, Bonzo in Gay Paree
- Musulmanka
- Bonzolino or – Bonzo Broadcasted
- Ballettratten
- Trainer and Temptress
- Oko za oko, gaz za gaz
- Brasil Pitoresco : Viagens de Cornélio Pires
- The Lure of the Wild
- För hemmet och flickan
- Styrman Karlssons flammor
- Skeppargatan 40
- Öregrund-Östhammar
- Damen med kameliorna
- Bustin' Thru
- Daring Days
- Two-Fisted Jones
- Ruotsin kuningasparin vierailu
- New Lives for Old
- Kalle Utter
- Flygande holländaren
- Peter Pan Handled
- Halta Lena och Vindögda Per
- Den gamla herrgården
- The Golden Princess
- Havoc
- När Bengt och Anders bytte hustrur
- Karl XII, del II
- Wetterleuchten
- Random Flakes
- A Typical Budget
- Bhakta Pralhad
- Prospectin' Around
- Glamis Castle
- Guy of Warwick
- There's Many a Slip
- The Impatient Patient
- Tsarsulis sashinelebani
- Windsor Castle
- The Golden Spurs
- White Water Men
- A Medical Mystery
- A Mercenary Motive
- Suomen presidentin Lauri Relanderin vierailu Virossa v. 1925
- The Manitou Trail
- The Lumberjack
- Ruotsin kuningas Suomessa
- Riding for a King
- The White Lie
- Little Dolly Daydream
- Memories
- Auld Lang Syne
- Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back
- Songs of the British Isles
- Woodcroft Castle
- The Choice
- Parted
- The Legend of Tichborne Dole
- Beating the Book
- No Man's Law
- They Wouldn't Believe Me
- The Lady in High Heels
- Should a Mother Tell
- The Lady in Silk Stockings
- The Blunderland of Big Game
- The Lady in Lace
- I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside
- Songs of England
- So This Is Jollygood
- How It Happened
- Songs of Scotland
- Amazing Mazie
- The Life Story of Charles Chaplin
- Knock Out
- Durch Sport zum Sieg
- Die Europameisterschaft
- Hampelmanns Traumfahrt
- Kinderfreuden
- An Sonnigen Gestaden
- Strandgut
- Gebrochene Blüten. Menschenschicksale und Gedanken
- Battling Bruisers
- King Opens Empire Exhibition
- Breitensträter - Paolino. Des deutschen Meisters schwerster Kampf
- The Tale of the Amp Lion
- Bertie's Cave
- Indian Wildlife Park
- Calcutta Topical No. 1
- Calcutta Topical No. 2
- Amazons at the Wicket
The Best Movies in 1925
The Big Parade
Directed by King Vidor, "The Big Parade" is noteworthy for its authentic depiction of the horrors and humanity of World War I. Unlike previous war movies that often romanticized conflict, this film offered a stark, unflinching look at the realities of war. Its blend of humor, romance, and suspense, combined with the harsh truths of wartime action and tragedy, captivated audiences, making it the highest-grossing silent film of its era. The narrative's impact is further enhanced by its character development, showing the transformation of individuals through their war experiences.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" set a new standard for historical dramas with its grand storytelling and innovative special effects, particularly in the legendary original version of the chariot race scene. The plot centers on themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, following a Jewish prince's journey from slavery to vindication. Its visual storytelling, combined with dynamic action sequences, kept viewers on the edge of their seats and solidified the film's place as a cinematic marvel of its time.
The Gold Rush
In "The Gold Rush," Charles Chaplin, as the iconic Tramp character, ventures into the Klondike in search of fortune, only to find himself navigating a series of comedic and poignant adventures. This film stands out not only for its humor but also for its emotional depth, exploring themes of hope, perseverance, and the pursuit of love amidst the backdrop of the harsh gold rush era. Chaplin's performance and the film's innovative comedic timing made it the highest-grossing comedy of 1925.
The Freshman
"The Freshman" captures the timeless quest for popularity and acceptance within the microcosm of college life. This film stars Harold Lloyd in a quintessential performance as a naïve freshman eager to make a name for himself, employing a blend of slapstick humor and heartfelt moments. Its success at the box office reflected the universal appeal of its themes, resonating with audiences across the United States.
The Phantom of the Opera
With "The Phantom of the Opera," director Rupert Julian brought Gaston Leroux's novel to the silver screen, creating an enduring horror icon in Lon Chaney's portrayal of the Phantom. Chaney's remarkable use of makeup to transform into the disfigured Phantom set a high bar for character design in horror cinema. The film's haunting atmosphere, combined with its dramatic narrative, engaged audiences in a compelling tale of obsession, love, and vengeance within the shadowy recesses of the Paris Opera House.
Film & Industry Highlights of 1925
The Dawn of the Hollywood Era
This period saw Hollywood overshadowing former production hubs like New Jersey and Astoria. The early part of the decade laid the groundwork for what would become a thriving epicenter for filmmakers and actors alike. By the mid-1920s, the industry had ballooned into a colossal business, boasting a capital investment that soared over $2 billion.
Expansion and Growth
This era was characterized by an unprecedented increase in both the production of films and the establishment of studios. With 20 Hollywood studios operational by the decade's end, the demand for cinematic experiences was higher than ever. This surge in film production contributed greatly to Los Angeles' prosperity, doubling its population from 577,000 to more than 1.2 million within ten years. Hollywood's ascendancy wasn't just a boon for the city's economy; it also cemented its place as the heart of the U.S. film industry.
The Silent Movie Phenomenon and the Rise of Stars
The early 1920s were dominated by silent films, which paved the way for the emergence of the first generation of movie stars. These silent epics allowed for the expression of nuanced performances that captivated audiences nationwide. Although these films lacked audible dialogue, their storytelling, through expressive performances and innovative cinematography, spoke volumes. This era of silence in cinema was not just about the absence of sound but about the powerful visual storytelling that could convey emotions and narratives without a single spoken word.
Pioneering Science-Fiction and the Advent of Sound
1925 was a landmark year with the release of "The Lost World," the first feature-length dinosaur-oriented science-fiction film, showcasing the industry's willingness to explore new genres and push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking. This period also saw the budding collaboration between Western Electric and Warner Bros. to develop a system for producing movies with sound, which would revolutionize cinema as the transition to "talkies" began. The introduction of sound into movies was a pivotal moment, bridging the silent and early sound eras and ushering in a new dimension to cinematic storytelling.
Trade Journals and Industry Insights
Trade journals played a vital role in the film industry during this transformative era. Publications like Motion Picture News served as essential platforms for sharing objective film reviews, summaries of cinema programs, and news on technological advancements such as the coming of sound. These journals provided industry professionals and audiences alike with valuable insights into cinema, acting as a vital source of information amid rapid changes in film production and consumption.
The Economic Impact of the Film Industry on Los Angeles
The thriving film industry's economic impact on Los Angeles was profound, transforming the city into a metropolis. The influx of capital and the doubling of the population were direct outcomes of the film industry's expansion, redefining Los Angeles' socio-economic scene. This growth phase not only provided ample employment opportunities but also fostered an environment ripe for innovation and creativity in filmmaking.