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Carl Davis / Buster Keaton

November 2021 · News

You may be interested in this article from The Gramophone, where Carl Davis talks about writing scores for some of Buster Keaton’s greatest films: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/article/composing-for-buster-keaton.

Last chance for The Cinema Museum….

November 2021 · Campaign, News

We intend delivering our 'Save the Cinema Museum' petition to our landlords tomorrow, November the 5th, Bonfire Night! Please help us with one last shove by sharing the link https://tinyurl.com/y9jgubrv as widely as you can.

Michael Pointon

November 2021 · News

The Cinema Museum is sad to hear of the death of writer, broadcaster and jazz trombonist Michael Pointon.

The 29th French Film Festival 3 November – 15 December

November 2021 · News

The 29th French Film Festival UK takes place in cinemas, including the Ciné Lumière in London, and online from 3 November to 15 December.

Screening of Fritz Lang’s Spies at the Ciné Lumière, Sunday 14 November

November 2021 · News

The Ciné Lumière is currently showing a series on espionage cinema, Eyes on Spies, which includes a rare screening of Fritz Lang’s Spies (Spione). The 1928 silent film will be screened with an accompanied score by Neil Brand.

Help Us Reach Our Petition Signatures Goal – Save The Cinema Museum!

October 2021 · Campaign, News

We are just chasing the last 750 supporters before we reach our target of 60,000 signatures and deliver the 'Save The Cinema Museum' petition. 

Recording of Ronald Grant receiving the Jean Mitry Award at Pordenone

October 2021 · News

Every year, the Pordenone Silent Film Festival assigns an international prize, the Jean Mitry Award, to individuals and institutions who have distinguished themselves in the work of recovering and enhancing film heritage. This year, one of the awards was given to Ronald Grant and Martin Humphries of The Cinema Museum.

The Cinema Museum directors win international film award

October 2021 · News

Martin Humphries and Ronald Grant, directors of The Cinema Museum in London have won the most prestigious international Jean Mitry Award for their work in creating and running The Cinema Museum – home to Silent Film screenings in London.