We present a rock’n’roll movie from the era of the American drive-in, with sex symbol Jayne Mansfield and music from Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino and Gene Vincent. Plus full supporting programme of 1950s kitsch!
Entries from February 12th, 2013
Screening: The Girl Can’t Help It + full supporting programme
February 2013 · Events
An Evening with William Russell
February 2013 · Events
We mark the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who with the actor behind original Tardis crew member Ian Chesterton. His films include They Who Dare and The Great Escape.
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Multi-lingual Film Production in the Early 1930s + screening: Early To Bed (1932)
February 2013 · Events
Geoff Brown describes the brief period when British film industry personnel worked in Berlin in the months before Hitler assumed power, with a rare showing of this sophisticated musical featuring Heather Angel and Fernand Gravey, made in German, English and French versions.
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BSFF screening: The Yellow Claw/Hobson’s Choice + rarities
February 2013 · Events
In lieu of this year’s British Silent Film Festival, the BSFF presents an all-day programme from the BFI and friends. Sensation seeking is the theme, in narcotic-fuelled, oriental mode! Full surviving fragments of The Monkey’s Paw + Cocaine.
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Kate Guyonvarch from the Association Chaplin in Paris introduces the timeless clown to a new generation. Walk the Chaplin walk!
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An Evening with Jack Gold: Scenes from a Life in Film
February 2013 · Events
The BAFTA award-winning film and TV director talks about his extensive career in drama and documentary, with clips from work including news programme Tonight, The Naked Civil Servant, The Medusa Touch, Aces High and Inspector Morse.
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“Don’t Bother With Them, They’re Silent”: Kevin Brownlow’s Choice – a series of screenings
February 2013 · Events
The Oscar-winning film historian reveals rare and enthralling silent shorts and features from his personal collection. Stephen Horne provides the accompaniment.
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Saturday Morning Pictures
February 2013 · Events
Back by popular demand! More vintage cartoons, cliff-hangers, choc ices and choice entertainment – a fun-filled time for all the family!
