The Cinema Museum, London

Past Events Archive

From Hammer to Chainsaw: Horror of the Sixties & Seventies

Fri 7 Oct 2011 @ 19:30 · Events

Kim Newman and Jonathan Rigby are our guides on a journey from monsters, ghouls and horror-of-Armageddon in the 1960s to slasher, splatter and the occult in the 1970s, rediscovering the classics and exploring the less well-trodden paths.

Free Open Day

Sun 25 Sep 2011 @ 11:00 · Events

This is an excellent chance to explore the Museum and find out more about our unique collection and forthcoming events. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and show people around. There will be: stalls about the Museum’s history and future plans screenings all day, with films about the Museum and past events,  documentaries, cartoons and […]

The Silent House (1929): A Night with Walter Forde

Thu 22 Sep 2011 @ 19:30 · Events

Why is that creepy Dr Chan-Fu fiendishly menacing sweet Mabel Poulton with hypnosis, shots from hidden revolvers, and a pit of poisonous snakes? All will be revealed in a rare screening of Walter Forde’s lively silent version of a popular 192os stage melodrama.

French Sundaes: The Silent Era, featuring The Chess Player (1927)

Sun 18 Sep 2011 @ 14:30 · Events

Méliès, Lumière, Gance and their contemporaries + The Chess Player (1927) – an exciting masterpiece of French cinema now completely restored.

French Sundaes: films + talks from Jon Davies

Sun 18 Sep - Sun 12 Feb 2012 14.30-17.30 · Events

A monthly season of screenings featuring milestones in French Cinema, with talks from Jon Davies.

Scala Day

Sat 17 Sep 2011 @ 14:00 · Events

Scala documentary, panel Q&A and classic double bill Pink Flamingos & Bride of Frankenstein in this day of events celebrating the legendary repertory cinema.

Silent Preservation Premieres: The Unwanted (1924) & A Hundred Years Ago – French shorts

Thu 8 Sep 2011 @ 19:30 · Events

Guy Edmonds presents EYE's latest film preservations and talks about some of the techniques employed in the preservation process.

Silent Clowns: Paul Merton & Neil Brand

Sat 3 Sep 2011 @ 19:30 LATE TICKETS ADDED! · Events

Portrait of Paul Merton

The Cinema Museum plays host to Paul Merton as he presents extracts from the very best silent comedians in some of their funniest films. His infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of these films mean a splendid time is guaranteed for all. Neil Brand provides fantastic live accompaniment.