The Thanhouser Collection DVD Volumes 13, 14 & 15

Announced in October 2020 at the Pordenone Silent Film Festival, this three disc DVD collection contains 19 new high-quality transfers of Thanhouser films not seen by the public in over 100 years. Produced in cooperation with international archives and private collectors, this release brings the total number of Thanhouser films available to the public to 96 titles. All 19 films are available on three DVDs for purchase for $19.95 or streaming individual films online at no charge (click individual links below).

Optional commentary tracks by Eirik Frisvold of the National Library of Norway is included for two of Henrik Ibsen's classic plays brought to the screen by Thanhouser in 1911: The Pillars of Society and A Doll's House .

New and original music was composed and performed exclusively for this collection by Ben Model, Stephen Horne, Nathan Avakian, and Melvin Marks. Additionally, two contrasting musical accompaniments for Cupid the Conqueror are available from Andy Benz and William TN Hall.

Included is a 12-page booklet with film notes, synopses, and cast listings for all films that can be downloaded for reference.

Volume 13
1911 to 1912

Volume 14
1912 to 1914

Volume 15
1915 to 1916

The Pillars of Society (1911, music only)
The Pillars of Society (1911, w/commentary)
A Doll's House (1911, music only)
A Doll's House (1911, w/commentary)
The Austin Flood (1911)
Cupid the Conqueror (1911, Andy Benz)
Cupid the Conqueror (1911, William Hall)
The Star of the Side Show (1912)
The Girl of the Grove (1912)
The Thunderbolt (1912)