For decades, the mystique of Lon Chaney's 1927 mystery-thriller, London After Midnight, has pondered the minds of horror buffs, silent film enthusiasts and film collectors alike. Before Dracula (1931), before Mark of the Vampire (1935), London After Midnight was America’s first cinematic delve into the notion of vampirism by incorporating elements of author Bram Stoker’s original novel (Dracula) while careful to sidestep the outright supernatural, as was the style for American “horror” films of the 1920s. From its production, to its mysterious disappearance in the 1960s, and now its endearment having bled through into the 21st century, the hypnotic lure of London After Midnight has elevated it to becoming the most sought-after of lost films in silent cinema history. With countless vehement searches in archives and collections across the globe, no such print has yet surfaced. In its wake, a series of publications and articles have sought to shed light on the mysterious film title, each contributing a unique leading perspective in addressing the many questions and uncertainties surrounding it; a lost masterpiece? or a contemporary flop? Now, historian Daniel Titley brings us the very latest written and compiled compendium in London After Midnight: The Lost Film. Containing within its Gothic exterior, a treasure trove of newly-unearthed finds ranging from the fascinating to the impossible, this milestone book presents, most-notably, newly-found nitrate remnants from the actual ill-fated film itself, having laid dormant for years and are finally brought into the light, and scholarly perspective for the very first time, all richly-illustrated and presented in this new colossal coffee table volume of over 420 pages dripping with a wide gallery of never-before-seen materials from stills, to rare lost newly-translated texts, to the early production documents, posters and press-books to name a few. Mr. Titley has meticulously crafted in-depth revelatory dissertations for each chapter exploring the film’s long-standing legacy: from production, distribution and original critical reception, to even delving further into the fuller unknown details surrounding the strange case of Robert Williams who was said to have committed a murder after having witnessed the film upon its release in England. The study also finally laments the often-blurred details of when and exactly how London After Midnight became suddenly lost to future generations. Ultimately, London After Midnight: The Lost Film is a book that is sure to rejuvenate belief in hopefuls and confound naysayers alike, and thus keeping the vault door slightly ajar for any new potential discovery.
✔ Author(s): Daniel Titley
✔ Title: London After Midnight: The Lost Film
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (47 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1399942549
✔ ISBN-13: 9781399942546
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about London After Midnight by Daniel Titley
Jillian Neel
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Thea Bell
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
Tasha Cobbett
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
