Past Events Archive

To be opened by a special celebrity guest, the event will feature dealers’ tables selling a wide range of stills, posters, dvds, books, ephemera and films of all gauges. You will also have the chance to hear film industry guests and speak to them afterwards.

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Glenn Mitchell, acclaimed author of The A-Z of Silent Film Comedy, looks beyond Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd to some overlooked comic heroes from the silent era. This fascinating session is illustrated with clips and films of these neglected geniuses at work.

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A highly acclaimed presentation of life in the hopfields of Kent by film historian Barry Littlechild. The programme will include newsreels and films from the 1920s and 1930s along with a recently rediscovered drama from the 1950s set in the hopfields, and starring many British actors who went on to be household names.

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Join legendary stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen, who will be discussing his eventful career with his biographer, Tony Dalton. From deep sea monsters to vengeful skeleton warriors, from battling dinosaurs to a truly frightening Medusa, Ray’s fantastic creations have inspired filmmakers and film-goers for over 50 years.

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The Cinema Museum’s first fundraising Memorabilia Bazaar at the end of February 2010 was a resounding success, with dealers' tables, bring and buy stall, refreshments and raffle all popular with visitors. The event was opened by Michael Winner.

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Over 300 visitors came through our doors over the Open Weekend of 27-28 June 2009, enjoying guided tours with Anna Odrich and illustrated talks by David Cleveland, Hazel Pethig and Jenny Hammerton.

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