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Sunday Silents “The Joyless Street” (1925)

Published: December 18, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: December 28, 2025
Where: Jefferson Market Library

Address: 425 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-243-4334

The Joyless Street (1925) is a powerful silent drama directed by G.W. Pabst and starring Greta Garbo in one of her earliest and most striking performances. Set in post—World War I Vienna, the film explores poverty, moral compromise, and the quiet desperation of everyday people struggling to survive during economic collapse.

With its raw realism and psychological depth, The Joyless Street broke away from melodrama and sentimentality, offering a bold and unflinching look at society’s fractures. This landmark of early European cinema remains deeply relevant today, capturing how dignity, desire, and survival collide when hope is in short supply.

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm EST

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