Paul Rotha's Silent but Not Forgotten

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From a poll of 63 critics and film experts conducted in the 1970s by film critic and director Paul Rotha, each asked for a list of their 30 top silent films. This makes for a list of the Top 338 Silent Films. Ties are sorted by imdb original title.

Several movies are considered lost:
Thérèse Raquin
Die Abenteuer eines Zehnmarkscheines
The Last Moment
4 Devils

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  1. 66 new

    Un chapeau de paille d'Italie

    1928 — a.k.a. The Horse Ate the Hat, in 7 top lists Check
  2. 100 new

    Entr'acte

    1924, in 9 top lists Check
  3. 166 new

    Les deux timides

    1928 — a.k.a. Two Timid Souls, in 1 top list Check
  4. 208 new

    Paris qui dort

    1925 — a.k.a. At 3:25, in 4 top lists Check
  5. 286 new

    Le voyage imaginaire

    1926 — a.k.a. The Imaginary Voyage, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2013; source