The single most common question I receive via e-mail is "Where can I get video tapes of the rare Chaney titles like ROAD TO MANDALAY, MR. WU, MOCKERY, and WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS." To save myself repeating this message over and over again, here is my official policy statement.
1. To find out where you can legally purchase video tapes of silent films featuring Lon Chaney and other stars, I recommend you check out Silent Film Sources which has information on commercially available silent films on video. Note that a number of Chany silents have run on Turner Classic Movies while others have been put out on DVD. For example, see my review of the first TCM DVD box set.
2. A number of other Lon Chaney titles are available on video through the black market. I do not support the illegal copying or sale of copyrighted motion pictures. Please don't ask where you can purchase Lon Chaney silents not listed on the Silent Film Sources site. There are a number of (as yet unconvicted) felons out there who are selling these titles and if you look hard enough you may find them before the FBI or Turner legal department does.
© 1996,2008 Jon C. Mirsalis
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