Thames Silents was a brand used by then-ITV contractor Thames Television to restore old silent films. The brand was discontinued after Thames lost its ITV franchise in 1992.
Visuals: On a black background is a G clef made up of a filmstrip. On the left side, there's the word "THAMES", and on the right. "SILENTS".
Variant: Sometimes, the text is in a different font.
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: None or the opening theme of the film.
Availability: Seen on Thames restorations of old silent films, such as Ben-Hur (1925) and The Blot (1921).
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