The films themselves rarely make "sense," as their whole raison d'etre is to bypass the conscious mind and appeal directly to the sub- and unconscious. Therefore we are treated to often Dali-esque images of spinning gears and starfish and other supposed archetypal symbols. It all may strike some as pretentious, but for film historians these shorts are a treasure trove of early non-linear storytelling.

The DVD

Video:
The source materials for all of these 1920s-era silents are in various states of disrepair, but all in all are eminently watchable. There's no egregious washing out and damage is relatively minimal. These are all obviously in 1.33:1.

Sound:
The stereo soundtrack is excellently recorded and full of interesting colors, especially considering that guitars produced most, if not all, of the sounds.

Extras:
No extras on this DVD.

Final Thoughts:
If you're a fan of either of these soundtrack musicians, or of early abstract expressionist film, this will be well worth your while. If you're merely curious, it certainly merits a rental to see if you'd like to make it part of your permanent collection.

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