I would like some feedback about movies of the nickelodeon and later
silent era.

In these movies, how uncommon or common was an actor looking directly
into the camera "at" the audience?? Did the rarely or never happen? Was
it a standard "shot" or  technique? I recall actors looking toward but
past the camera to express shock or dismay, but not directly into the
camera to make "eye contact" with audiences.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Richard Butsch

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