Colour first excited cinema audiences in the earliest days of Edison and Melies through such techniques as toning, tinting and stencilling, and subsequently through innovations such as Technicolor.

However, the path to the total adoption of colour in the 1960s was not straightforward. Many key directors were slow to move away from the b&w they knew and loved, while aspiring studios were more likely to embrace the new technologies than the established majors.

Film historian Joel Finler discusses the interrelationships between the studios, the producers, the directors and the stars in this fascinating and highly illustrated talk.

Doors open at 18.30 for a 19.30 start. Cafe/bar.

Tickets & Pricing

Spring Season 2013 ticketing applies. Advance tickets may be purchased from WeGotTickets, or direct from the Museum.