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'''Visuals:''' On a black background is a musical note with filmstrips running. On the left side, there's the word "'''THAMES'''" while on the right "'''SILENTS'''".
'''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.
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the text is in a different font.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still graphic.


'''Audio:''' None.
'''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).
'''Availability:''' Seen on Thames restorations of old silent films, such as ''Ben-Hur'' (1925) and ''The Blot'' (1921).

Latest revision as of 18:40, 17 April 2024


Background

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.

Logo (Late 1980s-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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