Put-upon ladies take on the world in this programme of rarely seen silents from the BFI National Archive. Includes a double bill from Hungarian director Geza von Bolvary.
Upcoming Events
The British Silent Film Festival presents
Sat 3 May 2014 @ 10:00 · Events
Palace of Varieties
Sat 10 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
It is Palace of Varieties time again at the Cinema Museum - get set for another evening of theatrical tomfoolery, comedy and music with Chris Lynam, Tina T'urner Tea Lady, Laurence Owen and more.
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A Just William Evening
Thu 15 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
Not “just” William – but two Williams! We are delighted to present, together for the first time on any stage, the two oldest surviving actors to have portrayed Richmal Crompton’s immortal schoolboy hero: radio’s first William, John Clark; together with William Graham, star of Just William’s Luck (1947) and William Comes to Town (1948). Join us for an evening of memories and conversation, hosted by David McGillivray.
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An Evening with John Krish
Thu 22 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
The world of a freelance writer/director is illustrated in the third of our series of screenings introduced by the incomparable John Krish. Four of John's works will be shown: ‘I Think They Call Him John’ (1964); ‘Let My People Go’ (1961); Avengers episode ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Station’ (1967); and ‘Out Of The Darkness’ (1985).
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An Evening with Suzanna Leigh
Tue 27 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
To Hollywood and back again! A Q&A with the British actress who started her career as a child actor in the UK and went on to star opposite Tony Curtis and Elvis Presley.
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A Leni Riefenstahl Evening
Thu 29 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
Controversial German actress and filmmaker, Leni Riefenstah is the subject of what promises to be a fascinating profile by writer/broadcaster Michael Pointon - richly illustrated with clips and a screening of The Blue Light (1932).
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Jazz at the Workhouse with The Dixie Ticklers
Fri 30 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
Back by popular demand, a dash of New Orleans in downtown Kennington. The Dixie Ticklers (who number Woody Allen as one of their fans) bring an evening of jazz, blues, dancing and delicious food - plus three brand new scores to accompany some fine vintage movies.
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Iain Sinclair 70×70 Screenings: Touch of Evil (1958) & Psycho (1960)
Sat 31 May 2014 @ 19:30 · Events
Throughout his 70th birthday year, writer and psychogeographer Iain Sinclair has been curating a season of 70 films that have appeared in his novels. In the second of these screening to be shown at the Cinema Museum, he introduces Touch of Evil (1958), directed by Orson Welles and Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with an underscore by Mordant Music.
