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. 2 new

    Greed

    1924, in 21 top lists Check
  2. 21 new

    Der müde Tod

    1921 — a.k.a. Destiny, in 8 top lists Check
  3. 29 new

    Spione

    1928 — a.k.a. Spies, in 8 top lists Check
  4. 32 new

    Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler

    1922 — a.k.a. Dr. Mabuse the Gambler, in 14 top lists Check
  5. 85 new

    He Who Gets Slapped

    1924, in 8 top lists Check
  6. 111 new

    Safety Last!

    1923, in 16 top lists Check
  7. 121 new

    Blackmail

    1929, in 7 top lists Check
  8. 195 new

    Hævnens Nat

    1916 — a.k.a. Blind Justice, in 3 top lists Check
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2013; source