What did silent movies do better than talkies? Mar 29, 2018 13:54:09 GMT via mobile Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by marianne48 on Mar 29, 2018 13:54:09 GMT 1. They had FACES!!!!2. Visual metaphors (esp. for sexual climaxes and other fun stuff--close-ups of uncurling fists, shattering wineglasses, flowers drooping and dropping their petals, etc.)