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Lois Weber's THE DUMB GIRL OF PORTICI ('16) is widely considered the first American film epic directed by a woman. It also features world-famous ballerina Anna Pavlova in her only film appearance. See it tomorrow night with

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Wait, is she doing en pointe in bare feet? Dang, that’s hardcore!

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Anna Pavlova: saw awesome they named an amazing dessert for her. (Seriously.)

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😎👍🏻

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Lovely performance by Pavlova & a good film. Saw it at AFI Silver. Telling all my friends to watch.

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Lois Weber and The Dumb Girl of Portici

History was silent: a long-overlooked female filmmaker gets her due as a major player thanks to new restorations

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These Silent Films are always such a wonderful trip.