Going on vacation with a banker is about as comfortable as going on a silent retreat with a 5-year-old.

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According to one count, there have been 18 film versions, going back to silent pictures, and 9 made for television.

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We are not going to be silent.

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It remains to be seen whether a mass audience will flock to the film though despite the outpouring of critical love. (The film currently earns a 97 out of 100 on Rotten Tomatoes.) No matter what, a silent film is going to be a tough sell.

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The Gish sisters were huge silent movie stars, with Lillian going on to be nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1946 for Duel in the Sun.

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During the meeting they were asked what their intentions were and it is understood that while Martin remained silent Kennedy said that they were "going nowhere".

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But since his wife didn't know what was going on--and since he was being especially silent about his activities during the day--she began to suspect that he was having an affair.

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However, the doctor is not going to make it that easy for the candidate as Willke has chosen not to remain silent in the face of the storm.

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Actual operation and booting of the device is responsive, silent and energy efficient -- the unit is quick to fade the screen to black after going unused for a minute or so.

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