The Cinema Museum, London

Entries from January 3rd, 2011

Inside Film

January 2011 · Links

Inside Film aims to provide as complete filmmaking knowledge as possible for people who would not usually have such an opportunity. In order to achieve this it runs a series of workshops outlining the theoretical framework of filmmaking before proceeding to provide the technical skills needed to produce a film.

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The Silent Western: The Covered Wagon (1923)

January 2011 · Events

BFI archivist John Oliver presents the 1923 epic The Covered Wagon, directed by James Cruze, starring controversial actor J. Warren Kerrigan; plus the premiere of MoMA’s restoration of 1915 shorts featuring Western star Tom Mix; with piano accompaniment by Cyrus Gabrysch.

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Christopher Hampton & ‘Imagining Argentina’

January 2011 · Events

A screening of Imagining Argentina (2003) will be introduced by its writer/director Christopher Hampton, and will be followed by a Q&A.

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Will Hay, Master of Comedy: Graham Rinaldi

January 2011 · Events

Will Hay was a much-loved music hall, radio and film comedian during the 1930s and 1940s. Graham Rinaldi, Will Hay’s biographer, discusses Hay’s extensive career, with extracts from his many films, along with rare silent footage of the comic on stage.

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Double Bill: Tap on Film / Life & Times of Princess Grace of Monaco

January 2011 · Events

The programme this evening encompasses the glamour of Grace Kelly, featured in Ronald Porter’s illustrated talk, and the glitz of tap dancing in the movies, presented by dancer and actress Susan Cygan.

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Marlene Dietrich – An Affectionate Tribute: Terry Sanderson

January 2011 · Events

Journalist and writer Terry Sanderson explores the many aspects of Marlene Dietrich’s complex personality, as a movie star, war hero, cabaret artiste and camp legend. This entertaining show uses film clips and rare archive footage, and concludes with a complete performance on the big screen of her fabulous live one-woman show.

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SORRY, POSTPONED DUE TO TRANSPORT PROBLEMS Earl Cameron CBE in Conversation with Marcus Thompson

January 2011 · Events

Earl Cameron was Britain’s first prominent black screen actor, with films including Pool of London, Simba and Sapphire, as well as roles in Thunderball and most recently Inception, along with many TV appearances. He will be in conversation this evening with Marcus Thompson, who is currently filming a feature-length drama documentary about Earl.

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An Audience with Linda Regan & Brian Murphy

January 2011 · Events

This special event will feature well-loved comedy actor Brian Murphy (George & Mildred, Last of the Summer Wine) and his wife, actress & crime writer Linda Regan (Hi-de-Hi!). Brian and Linda will talk about their lives and careers in writing, film, theatre and television.

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