Silent cinema had to deal with technical limitations through different techniques. Actors wore strong……………………
to accentuate facial features. They………………….
to
make their gestures easier to understand, and the spectator had to use visual clues to follow the story.
Sometimes it was necessary to state clearly what was happening, so…………………….
were used on the screen. To accompany the action, ……………………..
of a suitable style
and tempo would often be played live in the theatre. A lot of films were made hilarious through……………………
The tension of a scene was intensified by the accelerated……………….
that was usual at the time.