The Cinema Museum, London

History

Workhouse Anniversary

January 2010 · History

In 1998, on the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s first stay in the Lambeth Workhouse, we created an exhibition about the Workhouse, Chaplin and his time in Lambeth.

Homes Past and Present

January 2010 · History

The Cinema Museum has had a number of homes since it was established in 1986…  

St. Albans – From Alpha To Odeon

January 2010 · History

In 1998 we contributed to an exhibition by the St. Albans Museum – ‘From Alpha To Odeon’ – covering film activity in the town. Alpha Films, which was based there early in the 20th century, was the company of Arthur Melbourne-Cooper, an important pioneer filmmaker.

Gloria Stuart’s Visit

January 2010 · History

In 1996 Gloria Stuart, born in 1910 and a leading film star in the 1930s, came to visit us at the Fire Station (one of our previous homes).

Ealing Studios Anniversary

January 2010 · History

In 1996 we were asked by Ealing Council to mount an exhibition in Ealing Town Hall to mark the anniversary of Ealing Studios.

Granada Studio Tour

January 2010 · History

A selection of photos from our exhibition at the Granada Studio Tour, Manchester, which ran from 1995 to 1998.

‘Blanche Sweet’ Planting

January 2010 · History

A commemorative planting, in 1995, of the lilac variety 'Blanche Sweet', named after the silent film star.

Le Giornate del Cinema Muto

January 2010 · History

A 1990 exhibition at the silent film festival in Pordenone, northern Italy.