A commemorative planting, in 1995, of the lilac variety 'Blanche Sweet', named after the silent film star.
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‘Blanche Sweet’ Planting
January 2010 · History
Le Giornate del Cinema Muto
January 2010 · History
A 1990 exhibition at the silent film festival in Pordenone, northern Italy.
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Ritzy Exhibition
January 2010 · History
A small Cinema Museum exhibition in the Ritzy Cinema, Brixton, in 1986.
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Earliest Days of the Museum
January 2010 · History
From the outset, there has always been plenty going on at the Cinema Museum, as can be seen from these two early Museum Newsletters from 1985 and 1986.
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The Plaza, Stockport
January 2010 · Links
The Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre is a unique Grade II Listed building that has survived almost intact, in its original use, making it a rare example of this building type in the north of England. It is operated by a Charitable Trust with the specific intention of restoring it to its former glory.
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The Ronald Grant Archive
January 2010 · Links
The Cinema Museum is indebted to the Ronald Grant Archive and its picture librarians for support and financial sponsorship over many years.
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Deutsche Kinemathek
January 2010 · Links
The Deutsche Kinemathek officially opened in February 1963. Its founding director, Gerhard Lamprecht, over the decades had meticulously put together an extensive collection of films, documents and equipment.
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Home Movie Day
January 2010 · Links
Home Movie Day is a celebration of amateur films and filmmaking held annually at many local venues worldwide – including the Cinema Museum (see past event).
