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Silent Film in the Bay Area

What are the roots of silent cinema in the bay area? How did it play an important role in early cinema history? What famous personalities made films here?

Silent cinema in the bay area was important in early cinema because it helped the spread of filmmakers and the popularity of cinema blossomed. They were able to use the modern looking architecture from the bay area to imply time periods. 

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