Past Events Archive

Join us for a programme of little-seen British silent films, including the stylish and pacy British spy thriller A Woman Redeemed (Sinclair Hill, 1927), starring Brian Aherne and Joan Lockton, with musical accompaniment from Stephen Horne and introduction by Amy Sargeant.

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Join us for a fascinating evening as Keith M. Johnston explores the 100-year history of the ‘coming attraction’ film trailer and its place within the British film industry, screening a selection of the best trailers in the Cinema Museum archives, and bringing to light some of the unsung heroes of British trailer production.

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The 'Jack the Ripper' murders in 1888 have been interpreted in any number of ways across the world, but in Britain, especially in films, class has been a major preoccupation. What class was ‘Jack the Ripper’? Professor Richard Dyer traces this across a number of films, from The Lodger 1927 through Hammer horror treatments in the 1950s and 1960s, to From Hell in 2001.

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Film historians Tony Fletcher and Alex Gleason select an eclectic mix of rarely seen gems from the 1920s-1970s, mainly culled from the collection at the Cinema Museum, including Vitaphones, R.K.O. shorts, animation, a one-reel version of The Lodger, a silent comedy compilation by Philip Jenkinson, some early British Phototones, a Widgey Newman and a film by Mervyn Peake - make sure you bring your Marmite sandwiches!

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We are delighted to host the ‘doyen of silent film pianists’ Neil Brand as he presents his critically acclaimed one-man show, using clips from some of the greatest moments in silent cinema to illustrate his globe-trotting 25-year career, and the special place of music with silent film.

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An evening of folk and film retracing the British folk club scene from the 1950s onwards, with Pete Morton as MC and archive footage presented by Doc Rowe.There'll be songs and music in a quintessential folk club format, with floor singers, real ales and a raffle. Floor singers welcome! Contact Pete to book a spot on 07974 214987, or email petermrtn1@aol.com.

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Come to an exclusive screening from Truth about Youth, a national project that aims to dispel the negative perception of London's young people. A talented group of young actors and directors have been working with professional film-maker Kwame Lestrade to produce a series of short films that capture the truth of being young in London.

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